on the wane (e.g. popularity of something); decline of one's fortunes
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
unhappiness; misfortune; ill luck
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
snapping (e.g. fingers) sound; with a pop
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
awfully; extremely; to excess; senseless; reckless
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
when one door is shut, another is open; the world is as kind as it is cruel
(person who has the) hands of God; master; virtuoso
aesthetic feeling; aesthetic sense; sense of beauty
noisily (of water gushing, pouring, spilling, splashing, spraying, etc.)
exemption from responsibility; disclaimer
dignitaries; very important persons; VIPs
drinking (sometimes esp. alcohol); drink; drinking party
frowning on; looking on with scorn; showing disapproval
raising (a question); bringing up (a problem); instituting (a lawsuit); (arch.) lifting up
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
change of schedule; schedule change
strict; hidebound; inflexible; being a stickler for the rules; sticking hard and fast to the rules
to beat around the bush; to not speak frankly; to talk in a roundabout way
bud; sprout; shoot; opening of a bud
boasting of one's strength
windy; windswept; receive harsh treatment
with great caution; gingerly