to make a lasting impression
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
resignation; acceptance; consolation
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to be dispersed; to get separated
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
more than anything; above all else
outside the country; abroad
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
philosophical view; looking at philosophically; long view; farsighted view
worldly things; common customs; the world; the (common) people; secularity
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
health; healthy; sound; fit
because of; owing to; due to
harmonious (couple, family, etc.); happy; affectionate; friendly; intimate
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
the place for; the time for; the level of
reconciliation; peace; rapprochement
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself