order; command; directions; instructions
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
reduced drawing; miniature copy; microcosm; microcosmos
reluctance to part; sorrow at parting
to be at a loss; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be pressed for; to be pinched for; to become poor
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
decisive; resolute; determined; firm
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
to speak; to hear a voice
cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
highest (e.g. floor); top; best; finest; supreme
implication; significance; connotation; depth of meaning; complications of a problem
solving a riddle; solving a mystery
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
machination; secret plan; plot; trick up one's sleeve
opportunely; conveniently; at the right time
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
smooth (i.e. without problems)
betrayal; defection; treachery; apostasy
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts); finding out the facts; bringing (a matter) to light; inquiring into
spectacular move (chess, shogi, etc.); brilliant move; expert; virtuoso; master
(speaking) bluntly; frankly; straightforwardly; openly; directly; unhesitantingly
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)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
(and) yet; but; for all that; nevertheless
(not) at all; (not) by any means; (cannot) possibly; absolutely
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
many people; a large number of people
of tender years; very young
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); record-breaking
crazy deed; unbelievable deed; the height of madness; act of sheer madness
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
destructive; catastrophic; disastrous; ruinous; devastating
to become decrepit; to become senile
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself