long stretch; long haul; marathon; long scene (in a play); long act
saying in other words; putting (something) another way
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
heat haze; shimmer of hot air
looking aside; (from the) eyes of an onlooker
to express (in words); to confess
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully
praise; glorification; extolment
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
(for the) first time in one's life
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
cooler box; cooler; cool box
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
shoulder strap (on a dress)
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
a good workman does not blame his tools
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
oysters cooked in the shell
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
in use; occupied (e.g. toilet); engaged
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise