defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
scope; extent; scope (i.e. an optical device); scope (of a name binding)
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
unit; (small) group (esp. in music or entertainment); band
to stare back (at); to glare back
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire
launcher; (application) launcher
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
terrain; geographical features; topography
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
means; way; method; measure
free agent; free agency; factory automation
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
high-voltage current; high-tension current
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
being filled with; being full of; permeation
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
wearing (e.g. a uniform, seat belt, helmet); having on
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with