How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to rest one's chin in one's hands
to approach the finale; to come to a close
in order; sequential; seriatim
cloud of dust (sand, etc.); dust storm
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
vividly; clearly; distinctly; acutely
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
many; numerous; various; large number of
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
matter of concern; matter of interest
pride; boast; credit (to)
in succession; one by one
to become empty; to be emptied
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
at first; in the beginning; originally
honour; honor; glory; renown
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
since when; from when; how long
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
at that time; in those days
narrowing of visual field; narrow-mindedness; lack of vision
(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat