for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
to be conspicuous; to stand out
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
railing; handrail; balustrade; armrest (chair)
to lean on; to rest against
sparse; distant (of a relationship); estranged; alienated
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
admiration and devotion; hearty submission
to bow; to worship; to receive; to see
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
proceeding quickly; flying (of time); rapidly; (arch.) running quickly (of a horse)
falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
steady; sound; reliable; solid
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
moron; idiot; stupid person
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl