with a momentary flash of light
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
probability; likelihood; chances
first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
several minutes; a few minutes
repeated at intervals; every other (day, week, month, ...)
rather; sooner; preferably
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
right (to do something); authority; power
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
to rise in esteem; to become popular; to rise in value (stocks)
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
as before; as ever; as it was originally
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
changing clothes; change of clothes
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
beyond this point; from now on; after this
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
seaside; seashore; coast; coastland
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
you can get used to living anywhere; home is where you make it; wherever I lay my hat is home
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance; thin soup of fish or shellfish boiled in seawater