to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
optimization; optimisation
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
unsurpassable; peerless; having no equal; outclassing (others)
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to step firmly; to harden by treading
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
now that; since; so long as; because
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
mime; dumb show; silent drama; pantomime
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
to bestow (esp. of a god); to grant
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
gaudy; loud; garish; intense; harsh; extreme
primary colour; primary color; pure color; unmixed color; original color (of a painting, etc. as opposed to a reproduction)
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
round collar (of Western clothing)
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt