to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to sink into (one's mind); to be (deeply) ingrained; to be instilled
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
too (much); overly; excessively
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
glove (esp. in sports); mitt; globe
fascination; captivation; charm; lure; allurement
spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
very small; tiny; insignificant
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic