dry riverbed; river beach
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
several types; several kinds; several species
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
clause; paragraph; argument; term (of an equation); (arch.) nape (of the neck)
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
playfulness; playful mood; imaginativeness
triumphant return; returning in triumph
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
making a rough estimate in one's head; expectation; anticipation
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
to be careful; to take the utmost care
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
being very busy; busyness
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address