author (usu. of a particular book); writer
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to become completely dry; to dry out; to dry up; to parch
unfinished (letter, text, etc.); drafted (e.g. manuscript); half-written; partially finished
fluently (speaking a foreign language); incessantly (speaking); glibly; one after the other (flipping through pages); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.); (stopping) suddenly (of communications, a practice, etc.); abruptly; completely
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
panorama; panoramic painting
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
front; frontage; facade; main
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to march into; to enter; to arrive (at, in)
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to fall; to drop; to fail (an exam); to lose (a contest, election, etc.); to be unsuccessful
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy