present (brought by a visitor); gift
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
in name only; titular; nominal
caller; visitor; company; guest
to entertain; to make welcome
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
(trend of) the times; current of the times; spirit of the age
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
true character; real nature
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to grimace; to make a wry face
hateful; detestable; loathsome
large build; large pattern
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
shape of a globe; globe shape; spherical
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
round shape; circle; circular form
good-natured; of good character
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
such; like that; in that way
impeachment; denunciation; accusation; censure
comfort; consolation; diversion
judgement; judgment; connoisseur
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
middle of the night; dead of night
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)