to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
quickly; calmly; intently
to encourage (someone); to cheer (someone) up; to give someone a charge; to empower
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
everything turning out fine; the whole thing being settled
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
line; queue; procession; matrix
pride; self-confidence; self-esteem; self-conceit
time; hour; season; time of the year
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
fruition; fructification; bearing fruit; bearing fruit (of efforts, plans, etc.); coming to fruition; yielding success
selection; choice; option
each time it happens; at all such times
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
decision; settlement; definition
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
official announcement; proclamation
happy event; auspicious event; matter for congratulation
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
triumphant return; returning in triumph
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)