long night (esp. of autumn)
dark night; moonless night
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.) (onto a surface)
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
tedious; boring; being fed up with
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
fragile; brittle; delicate; sensitive
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
other side; opposite side; other party
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
(teacher's) platform; podium; dais
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
and (also); both ... and; as well as
in respect of; in regards to; as for
cooperation; collaboration
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest
award of excellence; merit award
later on; eventually; afterwards
headquarters; head office; main office
saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension