model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
bubble on the surface of water; (coming to) nothing; naught; something short-lived
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
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)
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
hiding one's embarrassment
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
victory celebration party; victory banquet
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn
to stare back at; to look back at
to fit (inside something)
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
pitcher; pitcher (container); jug
first-rate; finest quality; the best
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
low-grade; low-class; low-quality; vulgar; cheap
to boil down; to concentrate (soup, milk, stock, etc.); to reach a conclusion; to conclude a discussion
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
paralysis; palsy; numbness; loss of sensation; standstill; state of paralysis