empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
how long; how far; how much
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
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
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
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
rather; sooner; preferably
intelligence gathering; information gathering
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Scaphium affine)
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
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
practicality; utility; usefulness
reduction; curtailment; cut; cutback; scaling down; contraction
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner