comparatively; relatively
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
stage assistant dressed in black; stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
at the window; by the window; next to the window
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
to swagger; to strut; to be confident; to have no worries
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
to move forward; to move on
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
men's things; menswear; men's wear; men's; for men
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
having spirit; (being) staunch; having backbone
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
elimination (of a person, group, etc.); killing off; denial (of an opinion, fact, etc.); ignoring; erasure (of writing); rubbing out
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
various countries; various regions; various provinces
(beyond the) limits; scope; boundary
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
boundary; border; limit; bounds; frontier
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
to get angry; to lose one's temper
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to stop talking; to be silent
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
unexpected; unlikely; terrible; awful; very; extremely
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches