centre of attention; center of attention
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
it is I who should say so
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to dye; to colour; to color
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
major dealer; wealthy merchant
entreaty; supplication; petition
patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.); patroness; sugar daddy; man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron; master
investment; contribution; financing
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to apologize; to apologise
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
locomotor ataxia; difficulty walking or speaking (due to alcoholism, a stroke, etc.); someone with this problem
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
bodily sensation; sense; experience
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
golden; gold-colored; gold-coloured; honey-colour