to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
stronghold; citadel; headquarters
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to take a step forward
to cover fully; to wrap around
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
tail (animal); tail end; tip
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to watch steadily; to stare
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
instant; moment; for an instant
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
pleasant feeling; good vibes
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean