to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
display shelf; display case
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
appropriation; misappropriation; making one's own
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
almost every day; almost daily
imprisonment; incarceration
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
desperation; struggle to the death
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
dwelling; house; residence; address
long ago; a long time ago; already
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
tips of one's hair; hair ends
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
to mix; to stir; to blend
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
a few years ago; some years back
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
(bed) having a headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
gossipy; abusive; critical; jabbering
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
to use and then throw away