impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
ardour; ardor; passion; fervour; fervor
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
to jump up; to leap up; to fly up (into the sky); to soar up; to jump ahead; to skip ahead
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
radiant smile; contented smile
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
yearned for; longed for; missed
one's house; one's home; one's family; house
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
to begin to walk; to set out
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
dining; dining room; meal
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; respectable
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
curt response; indifferent response; chilly reception; (giving someone the) cold shoulder; unenthusiastic interaction (e.g. from a company to a customer, or a celebrity to a fan)
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
one by one; one after another; successively
influence; effect; impact
to cling to; to hold on to; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of; to possess
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
non-alcoholic; alcohol-free