to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
glass bottle; glass jar; phial; vial
handrail; railing; banister
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to be beneficial (to); to do (a person) good
how; in what way; by what means
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
long time; several hours; long spell
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
being about to cry; the verge of tears
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate (with); to adorn (with)
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
just past noon; afternoon
diagnosis; medical examination
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
else; in addition; besides
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
right in the middle (of); midst; height
powdered; powdery; pulverized
stone implement (e.g. stone age arrowheads); stone tool
with a scraping sound; with a grating sound; with force; hard; forcibly (carry out); forcefully; hard (e.g. food)
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation