(staring) piercingly; (looking) hard
work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition); piece; production; opus
first-rate; finest quality; the best
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
embodiment; realization; materialization
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
stimulating; exciting; provocative
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
material; substance; matter
to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)
euphoria; eudemonia; euphoric
rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
tone (of voice); manner of talking
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
fate; destiny; predestination
to make frantic efforts; to make an all-out effort; to try desperately
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
latest; most recent; nearest (in time)
dissidents; troublemakers; disturbing elements
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
true character; real nature
start of a match; beginning of a game; kickoff
by hook or by crook; by all possible means
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
hit-and-run tactics; striking and immediately retreating