to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
since one's birth; in one's whole life; all one's life
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
commemorable; worth commemorating; momentous; monumental
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
previous engagement; prior contract
invitation; introduction; temptation
to leave to one's imagination
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
to leave word; to leave a message
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
ultramarine colour (color)
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
(not) a single person; (no) one
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
gambling den; gambling house
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
general; overall; across-the-board
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
troupe; theatrical company
performance (of a play, opera, etc.); staging; presentation
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
going home from work; on the way home from work