cumulonimbus; gigantic columns of clouds (in summer); thunderhead
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
leadership skill; leadership ability
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
to fall apart; to collapse; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; (arch.) to fall apart (one's body or health)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to advance to the next stage (e.g. in a tournament)
jam-packed; packed in like sardines
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
to be thrilled; to be excited
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
big man; large man; tall man; giant
favorable; favourable; friendly; vividly colored; vividly coloured
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
insignificant; trifling; paltry; cottage (industry); tiny (company)
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
spike (on a shoe or tyre); stud; spiked shoes; spikes; injuring (an opposing player) with the spikes on one's shoes; spiking
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to pack (in box); to drive to wall
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
agreement; coincidence; correspondence; conformity
short; shortstop; short (circuit); short hair; short selling
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
sour look; surly face; pout
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith