to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus); Lent lily
one color; one colour; one article; same tendency; everyone being caught up in the same thing
to mark the end; to spell the end
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
(waiting) impatiently; (spending) many a weary day; each moment seeming like an eternity
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
consecutive victories; series of victories
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
stall (in flying); downturn; slowdown; slump
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
perfect; complete; flawless
grasp; catch; understanding
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
next match; next game; next contest
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
showing one's face in public; facing another person
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
for a while; for some time; for a period
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
arch of triumph; triumphal arch
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
chamber; room; home of a monk; monk; Chinese "room" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
first match (in a series)