bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
dull sound; muffled sound
atmospheric current; air current; airflow
mirror surface; lens surface
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
extensive knowledge; erudition
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
education; enlightenment; civilization; civilisation; indoctrination
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
physical strength; muscle strength
brain waves; electroencephalogram; EEG
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
change of schedule; schedule change
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
beyond human understanding
to gain fame; to make one's name
otherwise; or else; if not
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
to descend; to stoop; to degrade oneself; to be reduced to
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
to be selected (from among many people)
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
reward; honorarium; remuneration
war or military record; score; military achievements; results