covered with; stained; smeared
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
flesh colour (of a Japanese person); flesh color; pale orange; (one's) skin color; skin colour; skin tone
most part; greater part; majority
to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
clearing one's throat; cough
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
way; method; means; resource; course
in perfect form; going swimmingly
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
tank (military vehicle); chariot
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
assistant; associate; duplicate; copy; adverb
to say; to be called; to do
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
have a good day; take care; see you
in the future; another day; later