plural; multiple; several
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to repeat; to do something over again
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (contents); to tell everything; to reveal everything; to open one's heart
the number of flat things; win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
making a killing; making easy money; robbery
one's share; one's portion
power; authority; might; influence; dignity; majesty
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
dashing around on a horse; running around; exerting oneself (for another)
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
nationwide; countrywide; national; throughout the country
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
simple and clear; plain and simple
to incur someone's enmity
justice; fairness; impartiality
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
school uniform for boys, often with stand-up collar, long jacket and loose trousers
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
cheering group; cheering squad
body; group; party; company; troupe
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to step forward; to volunteer
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at