(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. of the sun)
Dragon King; promoted rook
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
to play a central role; to take a leading part
pair; the two; both persons; both things
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
staged event; faked situation; prearranged performance
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
invisibly; secretly; privately
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
honour; honor; glory; privilege
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
in the meanwhile; during the time
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow