eardrum; tympanic membrane
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
to hide; to conceal oneself
madness; craziness; insanity
semi-transparent; translucent
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
head; leader; top; (arch.) important part
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
thick (of a liquid); muddy; gooey
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
event; phenomenon; matter
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
as before; as ever; as it was originally
with a friendly grin; smilingly
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
desk for a speaker; lectern; rostrum; platform
field of flowers; flower garden; flower bed
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
magic; sorcery; wizardry; magic (illusion); conjuring
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
mount; stand; lens mount; mounting (e.g. a drive); mounting (animal behaviour); asserting dominance
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
heavyweight (esp. boxing); heavyweight division
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to lose one's resolve; to have one's resolution waver
to detain; to check; to restrain
determination; resolution
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on