second; secondary; quadratic (function, equation, etc.); second-order
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
rustic simplicity; homeliness; unsophisticated; naive; honest; simple
successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
complete denial; complete disavowal; total negation
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
any of; either of; (to) any
blameless; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless; perfect
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
to be forward; to be impertinent
being struck by lightning; torpedo attack
unmatched (unparalleled) accuracy
cesspool; sink; manure sink
large stage; grand stage; the big stage; grand setting
doing something frantically; frantic state
old man; venerable gentleman
well done!; nice try!; well fought!
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
determination; conviction
grazing; touching lightly; squeezing (someone for money); percentage; kickback
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
to do everything in one's power; to do all one can; to leave nothing undone; to exhaust one's resources
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
trial and tribulation; hardships; privations; difficulties
aspiration; ambition; plan; hopes; wishes
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
slander; libel; defamation; calumny; smear
to strangle; to constrict
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly