pyrotechnic signal; signal flare
black ball; black, round sigil; pupil; black candy
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
memory; memory; recollection; remembrance
red ball; amber; (arch.) patent medicine; brand of sweet wine
incendiary bomb; firebomb
military history; military annals
to become pale; to turn pale
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
high-explosive projectile
Pan (Greek god); bang; boom; crack
to be crushed; to be squashed (flat); to be discouraged
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
double take (esp. out of surprise)
absolute basics; very rudiments
cartoon-character costume
to alert; to get one's attention; to draw one's attention
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to hunt down
softness; gentleness; weakness
above-mentioned; above-named; above
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
single seater (e.g. boat, aeroplane, airplane)
to know shame; to have a sense of shame; to be ashamed
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
to come around to do; to become inclined to do; to get excited about; to take an interest
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity