to fall completely silent; to become still as death
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
small window; fenestella; scuttle (type of hatch on a ship)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
to shake; to sway; to waver
all present; all concerned; all of us
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
plaintive (melody, tone, etc.); sad; mournful; doleful; sorrowful
broken; intermittent; disconnected
way; method; means; resource; course
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone