to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to get poised again for charging; to toe the mark again; to start from scratch; to get a fresh start (on)
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
helper; assistant; help; assistance
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
stage scenery; set; backdrop
pattern paper (for dressmaking); stencil
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
to become excited; to grow lively
crossing; passage; importing; import; wandering; wanderer; migration
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
another dimension; different level; whole other level
nothing but; except; no more than
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
evening meal; dinner; supper
how can (one) do something
not only that, but also; besides that; in addition to that; on top of that; furthermore
likability; favorability; popularity
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
wet nurse; nursing mother
express home delivery service; express home delivery parcel (box, etc.)
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
address (of a home, business, etc.); residence; domicile