balance beam (in gymnastics)
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement; views that never cross
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
(person who has the) hands of God; master; virtuoso
component; part; material; member
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; maker (person or device that makes something)
engraving a seal; engraved seal; engraving; inscribing; brand (i.e. a mark of disgrace); stamp
rough (touch, voice, etc.); coarse; gritty; rattling (of beans, beads, etc.)
canal; drainage; hydrophobic
circular window; round window
breakthrough; great discovery
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
Chinese numerals; kanji numerals
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
hearing; audible sound; rumour; rumor; tasting (alcohol, tea, etc.)
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to have a break in the conversation; to experience an awkward silence; (lit.) an angel passes
instruction; teaching; guidance; informing
rain and wind; driving rain; the elements
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
state (of the US, Australia, India, Germany, etc.); province (e.g. of Canada); continent; province (of Japan); province (of ancient China); prefecture
two equal parts; exactly two parts
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; with a pop (e.g. a cork being pulled out); with a plop; (fall) straight
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization