grotesque; disgusting; gross
telescope (variety of goldfish); telescope eye; demekin
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
irrepressibly aroused (esp. sexually); stimulated
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
low-quality products; strange thing; strange combination
seafood; products of the sea; marine products; fruits of the sea
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
one's way (ahead); one's path
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
concentration; density; cardinality
administrative ability; managerial ability; ability to manage; administrative capacity
to concentrate one's effort (on something)
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
to start a signal fire; to use a smoke signal; to initiate an action; to start a campaign
double-edged (e.g. sword blade); double-beveled (e.g. kitchen knife); double-edged blade
order; ordering; beginning; start; foreword; preface
to check through; to thoroughly investigate
based on; on the basis of
maintaining a reasonable distance; keeping a proper distance; being neither too close nor too distant; taking a neutral position
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to this extent; to this degree; this much
one leap (i.e. skipping intermediate stages); one jump; one step; jumping (with both feet together)
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
precondition; prerequisite
wild; rough; unrefined; unpolished; rugged; tough
specialized; specialised; boutique
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
pieces; scraps; disconnected
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged