(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
(made of) stone; stone-built
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
carving; engraving; sculpture; tattoo
here and there; in places
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
another thing; exception; special case
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to say; to utter; to declare; to name; to call
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
carving; engraving; sculpture
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
direct control; direct supervision
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
whole face; all over one's face
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
witnessing; observing; sighting
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
eardrum; tympanic membrane
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
sense of equilibrium; sense of balance
legendary; fabled; fabulous