pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
hard to understand; Byzantine fashion
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
(person treated as a) plaything
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
one end; an end; part; fragment
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
shopping; purchased goods
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to buy all (of something) one can get one's hands on; to buy up; to scoop up
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
loss (of weight or volume, e.g. in transit); ullage; outage; decrease (in value); reduction
expansion; extension; magnification; enlargement; escalation; spread
political measures; policy
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
(not) even once; (not) ever
war; fighting; fierce competition
bank; banking institution
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast