sign; indication; omen; symptom
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
to feel really ashamed; to feel extremely embarrassed; to feel humiliated; to have egg on one's face
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
winning by an ippon; winning by a point
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
trickery; wiles; finesse; Machiavellism
direct connection; direct link
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
conversely; on the contrary
bolt from the blue; great surprise
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
attendance; presence; appearance
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
espionage network; intelligence network
touchstone (assaying tool); touchstone (e.g. of success); test; litmus test
taking leave (of a visited place); leaving; going home; leaving one's employment; quitting one's job; being dismissed
please take care of yourself; please be careful not to ... (concerning one's health or well-being)
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful