first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
child actor; child actress; child's role (in a film, play, etc.); child's part
actor; actress; player; performer
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. lie); specious; seemingly truthful
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
decorative lights; illumination
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
belligerent attitude; readiness to fight; belligerence
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
teacher; instructor; professor
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
indolence; laziness; sloth
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
simply; merely; only; solely