outside of; not covered by
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
this and that; one thing or another
sentiment; sentimentality
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
decision; determination; resolution
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
visual confirmation; sighting
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
joint together; opposite; facing
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
duty; obligation; responsibility
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
to burrow through; to dig through
proposal; motion; recommendation
striking; remarkable; considerable
decrease; reduction; decline