threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
quietly; slowly; gracefully
full dress; formal dress; uniform
vestments worn by priests and attendants (Shinto, Christian, etc.)
pale yellow; light yellow
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
short blade; small weapon; epigram; pithy saying
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)
thin or light silk; sheer silk; veil (mystery)
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
back to back; discord; feud; opposite sides of the same coin
along; parallel to; in accordance with
flour; meal; powder; dust
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
surrounding at a distance
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice