recitation; reciting from memory
number of characters; number of letters; word count
swipe (multi-touch screen interface); swipe; sweeping blow
stern; grave; solemn; sobersided
through a (computer, etc.) screen
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
bout (in sports, etc.); match; effort; initiative; dealing with
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
arbitration; conciliation; mediation
instruction; direction; briefing
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
beautiful woman with cold, standoffish air
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
cutting the cake (at a wedding)
screening (a movie); showing; to screen a movie
funny story; funny anecdote
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
holding a ceremony; wedding ceremony
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
leaving one's own house (e.g. when going to war); departure; setting out; starting a new life; starting life anew
virtue; charm; merit; good point
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped