minimum; minuscule; local minimum
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
big match; big game; important match; important game
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
adversary; opposition; hostile forces
to exceed; to be even more (so); to exaggerate
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
pride; dignity; self-respect
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
diversion; distraction; feint
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
natural (e.g. talent); innate; inborn; inherent
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
mellow (flavor or fragrance; esp. of alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
to spread; to be propagated
shop; store; establishment; restaurant
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
leader; authority; mainstay
of tender years; very young
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...