period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to have a meal together; to sit at table
sharing a table with someone you don't know (e.g. at a restaurant)
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
fall; sinking; surrender; capitulation
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
first time; first; initial
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
sublime; noble; high-minded
fluently; without hesitation; without faltering
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to give a round of applause; to applaud
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
clapping and cheering; applause
costume; dress; attire; (arch.) interior decoration; (arch.) landscaping; (arch.) furnishing
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to show up; to appear; to turn up
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
deep; profound; complicated; advanced; impenetrable
very; much; greatly; a lot of
that's not a nice thing to say; that's not a nice way of putting it; there was no need to say that