to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
stillness; repose; standing still
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
crash; smash; crunch; bang; breaking sound
metallic sound; metallic clank
with a start; with a jump
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
demilitarization; demilitarisation; demilitarized; demilitarised; unarmed
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
picking up trash; collecting garbage
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
personality; character; individuality; personhood
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
voice; speech; sound of a voice; sound (e.g. of a TV)
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
pure-bred (usu. animal); pure-blooded; thoroughbred
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
five colors (usu. red, blue, yellow, white and black); five colours; many kinds; varied; melon; gourd
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
at the last moment; this late in the game
equality; impartiality; evenness