to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
how long; how far; how much
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; close contest; close match
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
stamp; sticker (in messaging apps); (large) emoji
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
strong person; the strong; the powerful
realistic; practical; feasible
plan; trick; plot; stratagem; scheme; trap
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
antiquity; the previous era
figurative expression; metaphorical expression
to distract a person's attention
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
anything and everything; just about everything
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
this year; this fiscal year; this school year
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
one man's fault is another's lesson
the good old days; halcyon days
to look afar; to look at something while absorbed in reverie; to look at something while absorbed in one's thoughts
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
contrary to one's expectations; to one's surprise
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
armchair; chair with arm rests; senior staff