to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
takeover (of a company, etc.); hijacking
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
as hoped for; as expected
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
combined use; using together (with); using jointly; using at the same time
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
medium; mediocrity; average
game; match; contest; competition; sport; (sporting) event
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
freighter (vessel); cargo ship
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
sudden change; sudden turn
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
directly opposite; right in front
surplus; remainder; residue; margin; balance
fraud; cheating; foul play; trickery; hoax; swindle