to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
shipping; pairing of characters in a romantic relationship (in fan fiction, manga, etc.)
not a moment to waste; there is no time to lose; cannot wait any longer
also known as; also called
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
great war; great battle; world war
great difference; major mistake
directions; instructions; orders; command
letting (someone) die without helping
finishing blow; coup de grâce
counter for generations; epoch
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
survival; survivor; relic
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to give; to do (something) for
creation; Creation (by God)
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
birth; creation; formation
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)