marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
full dress; formal dress; uniform
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
quitting while one is ahead
aisle (in wedding ceremony)
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
changing clothes; change of clothes
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
fresh verdure; new green leaves
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to run at full speed; to run and run; to try one's hardest
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing