trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to establish; to formulate
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
evident; plain; distinct; clear
increment; amount of increase
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
to understand (each other); to comprehend
sickle-shaped neck (e.g. snake, praying mantis); crooked neck; gooseneck
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
tip-top; top; top-drawer; best; foremost; elite
original intention; initial resolution
to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls
how long; how far; how much
to anticipate; to foresee
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
level; standard; water level
(essential) utilities; lifeline
bead or front sight of a firearm
to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
to be able to ...; can ...; to get; to acquire; to obtain
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
(in Chinese mythology) beast which descends from the sky with a thunderbolt
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle