heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to harm; to cause harm to
discovery; detection; finding
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
sphere; counter for balls
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
time; hour; period; class
to need; to demand; to take; to require
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
in comparison to; rather than
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
name; given name; first name
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows