to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
virtual image; false image; pretense; pretence
catastrophe; cataclysm; collapse (of a relationship); breakup; split (friends, lovers, etc.)
the present regime; the existing regime
how long; how far; how much
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
beyond that point; after that
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
frame; framework; outline
request; appeal; claim; purchase
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to have an idea; to have a clue
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
influence; clout; leverage
admiration; wonder; astonishment
Leo (constellation); the Lion
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
triangle; triangular shape
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
nice; likeable; desirable
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
tone (of voice); manner of talking
respect and affection; love and respect
(religious) piety; faith; devotion
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can