anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
becoming a mere shell; becoming a dead letter; losing (one's) substance; being reduced to a formality
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
pink (colour, color); peach
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
high heels; high-heeled shoes
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
more than usual (usu. time)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
casting pearls before swine
thunderous roar of laughter (from multiple people); loud burst of laughter; explosive laughter
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
shutout; shutting out; lock-out; freeze-out
programme; program; plans; arrangements
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
small number; few; minority
class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
at a young age; while still young
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
virile; tough; masculine; sharp (features, look, etc.); fierce; dauntless
to be conspicuous; to stand out
you're looking well; how lovely to see you; how wonderful to see you in such good spirits; farewell, and keep well; do take good care of yourself
ignorant of the ways of the world