ardent; passionate; vehement
to come back; to return; to recur
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
useless; vain; aimless; idle
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
offstage; backstage; behind the scenes
to take a breath; to take a short rest
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
small number; few; minority
book; booklet; story book; pamphlet; notebook
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
of tender years; very young
guardian; protector; patron; parent
the public; general public
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
drug; medicine; (illegal) drug; narcotics
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
to neglect; to leave undone; to lay aside
how; in what way; I wonder
marital quarrel; argument between husband and wife
gender; distinction of sex; sex
to lower one's voice; to speak more softly
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
firm; strong; solid; stable
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch