lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
photography; taking photographs
great many; ever so many; any number; as few or as many (as you like); whether large or small
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
perfectly round; perfectly circular
each time it happens; at all such times
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to soak through; to be deeply impressed
physical strength; muscle strength
to do over; to remake; to resume
brush (for painting, basting, etc.)
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
to start (an argument, a battle, etc.)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
supply; provision; service; supply
distant place; faraway location; far away
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to be sacrificed; to become a victim (of); to fall victim (to); to lose one's life
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
abstract or impracticable theory
exemplification; illustrating by example
screen; curtain; raster; room divider; partition wall
uniformity; standardization; standardisation
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit