ancient times; distant past; antiquity
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
catchphrase (esp. in advertising)
Amazon (river, rainforest etc.); Amazon (woman of Greek mythology)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
freely; generously; liberally; ungrudgingly; unsparingly
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
unfashionable; uncouth; unrefined; unpolished; unsophisticated
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
competition swimsuit; competition swimwear
one more; another; not quite; close run; just falling short of success
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
attractiveness; charm; amiability
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
warming (limbering) up; warming-up exercises
indoor swimming pool; indoor pool
two classes; double; two sets
free action; free activity; acting at one's own discretion; taking one's own course; free hand; independent action
selection; choice; picking out
before the week is out; before the week is over; within the week; sometime this week
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
free time; time at leisure
programme; program; plans; arrangements
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning