to take off one's glasses
backward movement; reverse movement; going backwards; retrograde motion
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild
weak; weak-kneed; soft; feeble; effeminate
inside pocket; bosom; (one's) real intentions; inner thoughts; true state of affairs
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
face; looks; countenance; vestige; trace; reminder
confidentially; privately; off the record
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to play accompaniment; to keep time; to cheer; to applaud; to jeer; to mock
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
conquest; domination; supremacy; winning (a championship)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
end of war; cessation of hostilities
to collapse (of a building, dream, plan, etc.); to be destroyed; to fall through; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; to be routed
to be more than one can imagine (esp. of sadness, anguish, etc.); to be impossible to comprehend
sudden; abrupt; improvised; hasty; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan
mechanism; mechanics; machines; mechanic
trial product; prototype model
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
poor piece of work; rubbish; trash
within a company; in-house; within a shrine; shrine precincts
to gain a victory; to win
everlasting; immortal; eternal; enduring; undying; imperishable
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
pyramid; monumental work; landmark achievement
carnivore; carnivorous animal
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
heigh-ho; heave-ho; hold on!; just a minute; la-la