the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
lower part; substructure; subordinate (office); good and faithful servant
ostentation; show; affectation
to keep watch (e.g. on a suspect); to be on the lookout (for); to spend a lot of money (on); to treat oneself (to); to paste; to stick
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
in case of; at that time; at this time
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to feel hungry; to get hungry
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
change; alteration; substitute; spare; rate of exchange
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
(on) horseback; riding a horse
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
Age of Discovery; Age of Exploration
sailing ship; sailing boat; sailing vessel
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
deep emotion; strong feelings
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words