to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
outbreak of war; starting a war
good-looking; fair; beautiful
to be glossy; to glisten; to shine with a luster; to look alluring; to be sexy; to be seductive
stout; corpulent; plump; voluptuous
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
election tour; election campaign; stumping
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
to be enchanted; to be charmed
idling; lazing; slovenly; flirting; philandering; womanizing
subsidence; sinking; fall (of a city, fortress, etc.); surrender; fall (in position, rank, etc.); demotion
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
in addition to that; furthermore; moreover; by; with
dignity; majesty; sanctity
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to wake (someone) up (roughly); to rouse out of bed; to awaken (someone) by knocking at the door
to be too late; to be too slow
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
first time; first; initial
deciding match; play-off; runoff
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
since; henceforth; ever since
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
fully prepared; all ready
attendance; presence; appearance
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
how long; how far; how much
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
your husband; her husband