to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
subsidence; sinking; fall (of a city, fortress, etc.); surrender; fall (in position, rank, etc.); demotion
the last moment; the very end
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
the big two ...; two major ...; two main ...
to open up a lead (over one's opponent)
finding fault (with); being picky
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
common knowledge; public knowledge; well-known fact
unanimity; unanimous consent; unanimous agreement
resolution; decision; vote
wild enthusiasm; being crazy about
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to be lifted up (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to be raised; to be hoisted; to turn upward (esp. of eyes); to slant upward
magnanimity; forgiveness; generosity
slight; little; insignificant
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to take care doing something; to be prudent; to take no chances; to play it safe
deep in the mountains; mountain recesses
unexplored region; secluded region; place off the beaten track
to get tired out; to be exhausted
spring clothing; spring wear; spring goods
you can get used to living anywhere; home is where you make it; wherever I lay my hat is home
pet saying; favorite phrase; stock phrase; manner of talking
wounded person; injured person
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing