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
drop (e.g. of water); drip
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
firmly; solidly; heartily
to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
coquettish voice; flirtatious voice
to some extent; to a certain extent
reasoning; inference; deduction; mystery or detective genre
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
the ninth; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to