to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on
criterion; standard; yardstick; rough estimate; approximation
equilibrium; good balance; poise
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
always hitting the bull's-eye; infallible
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
somewhat near; fairly close
beginner; novice; neophyte
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
premature joy; short-lived elation
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
judgment; judgement; discernment
training; practice; practising; cultivation
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
intimacy; familiarity; closeness
number of long thin objects (movies, TV programs, baseball games, etc.) (programmes)
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
public finance; financial affairs; financial situation
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
wicked thought; wicked mind
this world; earthly world; secular society; ordinary world; everyday life; workaday world
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
supply; provision; raising; procurement
24 hours; twenty-four hours
small present; trifling gift; gift given out by companies to customers as a token of gratitude; marketing incentive; (arch.) inferior goods; (arch.) low-quality article