show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
to change completely; to change suddenly
stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
something; some kind of; for some reason
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
maid; helper; help; assistance
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
advance guard; vanguard; athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
war; fighting; fierce competition
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
carat; unit of weight for jewels and pearls, 200mg; karat (measure of purity of gold); carat
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
without holding anything back; mercilessly; relentlessly; energetically; vigorously
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
half and half; fifty-fifty
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
evening; early night hours
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
sub; substitute; reserve; sub-
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
scene; sight; scenario; setting
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
giant tsunami; giant tidal wave
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk