to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
questionable; doubtful; suspicious
to become keen on; to get passionate about
whip (cream, etc.); whipping; to whip; to whisk
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
pistol; handgun; revolver
to dip out; to scoop up; to ladle out
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
rejection (of an application)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
irradiation; radiation; beaming; exposure (to light); illumination
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
big man; large man; tall man; giant
sluggishly; slowly; ploddingly; stolidly (standing); impassively
tea whisk; bamboo whisk for making Japanese tea; hair style where the hair is tied up in a bundle on the back of the head (resembling the shape of a tea whisk)
bun (hairstyle); chignon; topknot
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece