small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
smart-alecky; clever-clever; cheeky; cunning; crafty; shrewd
upward compatible; forward compatible; downward compatible; backward compatible; providing the same function while being less effective (esp. in games)
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
class; heading; group; category
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to shine a spotlight on; to highlight; to bring attention to
form; method; system; formula
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
flight; desertion; escape
running as fast as one can
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
desertion in the face of the enemy; deserting under enemy fire
stereotype; preconceived idea; preconceived notion
important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued; major premise (in a syllogism)
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
to shun; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of (esp. one's health)
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
superior; superiors; senior
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
assertiveness; positiveness; initiative; spirit of enterprise
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
detoxification; counteracting poison; neutralizing poison
to call again; to call (someone) back
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
screen; curtain; raster; room divider; partition wall
to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows