to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
colorless and transparent
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
without the least difference; exactly; perfectly; to the inch
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
to stretch (unbend) oneself
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
strict order; peremptory command
to project; to stick out; to stand out
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
delivery; handing over; turning over; extradition
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
standing (committee); permanent (exhibit)
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
a country whose laws are based on religious criteria; theocracy
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
spokesperson; speaker (for someone); mouthpiece; voice (e.g. for the ordinary citizen)
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
influential person; man of importance
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
successive generations; successive emperors
history; pedigree; lineage
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); (arch.) to marry off; (arch.) to exile
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
good-looking; fair; beautiful
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
deviation; departure; (accidental) omission
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad