to be better than; to be ahead of; to outdo; to surpass; to exceed
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling
to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.); to take (a measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
full dress; formal dress; uniform
rod; pole; stick; fishing rod
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
crown (headdress); (dental) crown; dental cap; crown (former British coin); clown
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
omen; sign; notice; indication
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
dichlorodiphenyl-trichloro-ethane; DDT
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
since; henceforth; ever since
tribe; race; group (of people who share a common feature); gang; tribe (taxonomic rank); group (in the periodic table)
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
contract; compact; agreement
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
maid; helper; help; assistance
game master (person who organizes and oversees a role-playing game); GM
else; in addition; besides
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
simultaneous transmission; sending to multiple recipients; sending a group message
personal delivery; handing over in person
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
form; method; system; formula