as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
hors d'oeuvre; party platter; assorted food tray; catering platter
light meal; snack; refreshments
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
every person; each one; everybody
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
full dress; formal dress; uniform
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to raise one's voice; to shout
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
those interested in participating; persons wishing to participate
deviation; departure; (accidental) omission
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
four-eyed; pattern of four squares