grotesque; bizarre; weird; grotesque (style)
resistance (to heat, corrosion, etc.); tolerance (to a drug, pain, etc.); resistance (to drugs, pesticides, etc.)
ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid
sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
misanga bracelet; good luck charm made from knotted embroidery floss, thread or gimp
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
it's been a long time; long time no see
since; henceforth; ever since
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
with a friendly grin; smilingly
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
for peace of mind; for conscience' sake; by way of consolation
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
quality (of a product or a service)
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
red string of fate; in Chinese-Japanese folklore, fated lovers were said to be joined by an unseen red string, tied around one little finger of each
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded