gradually; slowly; little by little; incrementally
forcing; enforcement; forced; enforced
making different (comic) faces, esp. using small props
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
portion; part; snapshot; glimpse
this very day; today is the day (that ...); today for sure
one of these days; someday; one day
establishing proof; demonstration; substantiation
this occasion; at this time; now
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
end of broadcast; sign-off
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
the ways of the world; human nature
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
to pitch forward; to fall forward
slow motion (video); moving slowly; moving leisurely
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
assistance; backing; reinforcements
token (effort); something done for form's sake
fall of the curtain; last scene; end of act
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
to call again; to call someone back
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
slot (e.g. dispensing tickets); outlet
unknown; obscure; insignificant