(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to divide; to separate; to partition; to punctuate; to mark off (with a comma); to insert pauses (between words or phrases when reading aloud)
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
cenotaph; memorial monument
victim (esp. someone killed); casualty
cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes; remains (of war dead)
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
repose of a soul; ceremony for the repose of a departed soul
stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
resentment; indignation; anger
wincing; cowering; shrinking; flinching; recoiling
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
alternately; by turns; one after the other
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
in succession; one after another
to cajole; to coax; to deceive; to seduce
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate