disparaging term; derogatory term; derogatory name
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
top recommendation; something highly recommended
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
to take command; to give direction
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out
cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
field (for growing wheat, fruit, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
harmful insect; noxious insect; pest; vermin
breakwater; mole; seawall; bulwark; shield (e.g. against critcism); protective barrier
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
putting into operation; invocation
slight; little; insignificant
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
through (e.g. an intermediary, a medium); via; over (e.g. a network); across; by way of; by means of
to plead; to beg; to implore; to entreat; (lit.) to cling to (someone's) sleeves
younger people; future generations
superstition; superstitious belief
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
bad name; bad reputation; disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; stigma
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
three times; thrice; third (interval)
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
movement (of one's body); moving about; stirring; acting freely; doing as one pleases