stopping at; going no further than
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
road mirage; water mirage
than; other than; except; but
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
article; news story; report; account
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
successive generations; successive emperors
(projection) screen; the silver screen; the film world; movies
great actor; famous actor; star
portrait; likeness; picture
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
running time (e.g. of movie)
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
succession; continuation; series; sequence
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
management; administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)
to be free; to be available
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
vice; immorality; corruption
treasure house; treasury; financial supporter; patron; financier
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
male help; male labor; man's handwriting; (arch.) kanji
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
one's share; one's portion
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
insertion slot (e.g. coins, tickets); input port
peephole (e.g. in a door); observation window; viewing window
assortment; product lineup
poisonous; venomous; hateful; detestable; gaudy; garish