to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
cave; hollow; cavity; hollow
to polish up; to shine up
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
to shed light; to cast light
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
purification ceremony (performed with water); ritual purification; ablutions
bathing (swimming) in cold water
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question
inheritance; something given or received
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
superiority complex; sense of superiority
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
greater than ...; bigger ...
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
firmly; solidly; heartily