to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
proficiency level; degree of skill; learning level
difference; variation; difference
higher rank; better position
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
to spend time (on doing something)
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
whole; total; gross; entire; overall; general (election, manager, etc.)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
dehydration (removal of water); desiccation; spinning (laundry); spin cycle; dehydration (abnormal loss of body water)
to work on (someone); to appeal to; to make approaches to; to begin to work
territory; domain; field; area; domain; region
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts); finding out the facts; bringing (a matter) to light; inquiring into
general; popular; common; typical
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
lightning strike; torpedo attack
plural; multiple; plural (number)
to get the hang of; to learn the secret to
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
20th day of the month; 20 days
return; arriving home; conclusion; reduction
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; marijuana; cannabis; not genuine
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
(Chinese) merchant caravan
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
decision; determination; resolution
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus