though; notwithstanding; although
calm; composed; cool; quiet
second coming; second advent
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
way; method; means; resource; course
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to sink (into); to get depressed
artificial island; man-made island
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
singing voice; (sound of) singing
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
song of praise; eulogy; paean; hymn
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
barrier wall; bulkhead; partition; septum; diaphragm
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
to run out (e.g. of the room)
eye measurement; measure with eye
calvaria; area at top of head; parietal
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
organic; coordinated; working in a coordinated fashion
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure