great writer; major writer
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
first departure (of the day); first train; first bus; departing one's home station (of a train, bus, etc.)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
observation; survey; watching
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
to be born; to come into the world
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
to have an eye on; to zero in on
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
battle of wits; contest of wits
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
present; gift; to give a present or gift
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.
to think of; to come up with
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
being addicted to; being wholly absorbed by; falling ill; becoming sick