slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
deep-seated grudge; hatred
to sacrifice oneself; to die a martyr
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
an issue being settled; a case being closed
being left out; being ostracized
sense of isolation; (feelings of) loneliness
to become clear; to be made public
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
nth period (e.g. nth class in school day)
programme; program; plans; arrangements
long; drawn-out; very long
precautions; warnings; matters to be attended to; things to note; suggestions; hints
ten; 10; ten years of age
outside Earth's atmosphere; outer space; exoatmosphere; exo-atmosphere
scandal; deplorable event
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
singing contest; person proud of their voice
remembrance; recollection; recognition
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
personality; style; appearance
lifelike; exact resemblance
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy