an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
colour; color; hue; tints
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
how can (one) do something
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
to keep standing; to stand motionless
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
to come and go; to go back and forth
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
a handful (of); small amount (of); small number (of); trouncing; crushing
my husband; one's family; family member
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally