to die; to lay down life's burden
death by suffocation; death by choking
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of; prizing; treasuring
closing credits (film, TV); end credits
person in the business (entertainment, music, film, etc.)
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
performing solo; having the stage to oneself; being in sole command; eclipsing (outshining) the others; field of activity in which one is unrivaled (unrivalled)
stimulating; exciting; provocative
very ordinary; mediocre; all-too-common; quite commonplace
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
simulated experience; simulation
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
thousand years; very long period; forever
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
finance reform; fiscal reconstruction
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
one's in-laws (esp. a woman's in-laws)
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
source of funds; resources; finances