self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
mechanism; mechanical parts; jack-in-the-box
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
that day; the very same day
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
first meeting; first interview with
how many years; how long; what year
one eye; one of one's eyes
single standard; single base; single-feature show
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
accurate; correct; precise; exact
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
genius; prodigy; natural gift
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
my husband; one's family; family member
indicate reason; infers some protest
counter for wheels and flowers
eye; insight; vision; gist; main point; hole
pride; boast; credit (to)
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
flawless; absolute perfection
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
too many to count; too numerous to mention
maker; builder; creator; tenant farmer