to put into the mouth; to eat
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
a long time ago; in those days
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
people; men and women; each person; everybody
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (letter) till called for
deterioration; degradation; drop in quality; becoming unattractive (because of aging)
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
middle period; medium-term
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
craftsman; skilled artisan
to abuse; to exploit to the full; to give free rein to
handmade object; craftwork; handmade
artistry; artistic quality; artistic character
practicality; utility; usefulness
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
dilettante; person of fantastic taste
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
First World War (1914-1918); World War I; (lit.) Great European War
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off