screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
appointment; meeting (e.g. with a customer)
to lose one's way; to get lost
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
manager; person in a (school or university) sports team in charge of administrative and miscellaneous duties
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
job; work; duties; trade; skill
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
(something having its) merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomings
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
baton (of command); order; command; direction
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
good contrast; marked contrast
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
to hit (e.g. with a car); to knock down; to reject; to eliminate; to refuse (e.g. a request); to deny; to flip
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
having more wins than losses; taking the lead (in points, goals, etc.)
final selection (in a competition, match, etc.)
to be left in the dust (of); to be outdone (by); to be subordinate (to); to play second fiddle (to); to take second billing (to)
individual play; one-man effort; non-cooperation; playing on one's own; selfish play
dreamy state of mind; ecstasy; trance
the teachings of Buddha (as likened to the Dharmachakra, originally a wheel-like weapon used to destroy the evils of mankind); Buddhist doctrine
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
bulletin (issued by a society); report; newsletter
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched