in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
shell (e.g. electron shell)
opportunity to show off; showplace
consolation money; compensation for breaking off relations (e.g. with a mistress); settlement
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
(I) won't say anything no matter what; unwilling to tell even under threat
to take advantage of an opportunity
being without a name; being nameless; namelessness
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
remainder; the rest; what is left
explosive; blasting powder
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
decreasing (graph falling to the right); shrinking; declining
with a collapse; with a slump
to become a (bad) habit; to become a habitual practice; to become addictive; to grow on one; to become moreish
to contribute; to play a part in; to have a hand in; to finance
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
equality; impartiality; evenness
to pilfer; to filch; to swipe
crayfish (esp. the Japanese crayfish or red swamp crayfish); crawfish
patent; one's specialty (party piece, etc.)
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
frequency (of appearance)
person with a lot of free time on their hands; person of leisure; idler; loafer
flexible body (esp. in gymnastics); agile physique
accurate; flawless; perfectly ordered; without deviation
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
death toll; number of deaths; body count
thing that brings good or bad luck; popular belief; superstition; jinx
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
senior executive staff; upper management
extreme (measure, idea, etc.); radical; violent (language); strenuous (exercise, work, etc.); excessive; (physically) demanding
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
various; many; all kinds of
explanatory notes (at the start of a book); introductory remarks; usage guide (e.g. of a dictionary); legend (on maps, drawings, etc.)
to get damp; to get moist; to get soggy; to become humid