even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
brilliance; splendour; splendor; lustre; luster
shell (of crab, tortoise, etc.); carapace; person's back; years of experience
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to boost; to force up; to push up
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
ultramarine colour (color)
jersey (fabric); jersey; (sports) uniform; Jersey (cattle)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
corruption; immorality; lapse from virtue; fall from virtue
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
fast approach; quick intimacy