distinction; differentiation; classification
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
the Emperor's person or presence
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
to laugh away; to laugh off
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
chance (of success); odds
green calabash; unripe gourd; scrawny, pale person; sallow-faced person
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
well-balanced; considerate; of fine character
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
trajectory; line of fire; ballistic
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
excess or deficiency; too much or too little
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
to get excited; to be roused (to action); to get the itch (to do)
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
blank; blank space; gap; time spent not doing something (e.g. working, practicing)
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
near; close by; within reach; familiar
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary