dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
antipodes; other (opposite) extreme; opposite; antithesis
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
I can't find the words to thank you; I can never thank you enough
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
inexperienced person; young person; novice; greenhorn
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
intelligence; genius; scholarship; virtue
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
natural calamity; disaster
ruin; destruction; devastation; waste; decay
one large ...; a great ...
to bring back; to restore
halfway-done; mediocre; uncertain; half-heartedly; insufficiently
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
accession to the throne; enthronement
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
not hard to... (in certain circumstances, it would be possible)
to be smeared; to be covered
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
drinking party; banquet; feast
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to make a speech; to address
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing