destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
study; diligence; discount; reduction
criticism; critique; review; commentary
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
mosquito larva; wriggler; maggot
to adorn oneself; to dress oneself up; to give an air of; to make oneself seem like
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
number one; first; best; most; game; round
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
construction; architecture (of buildings)
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
pleasant feeling; good vibes
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
counter-current; adverse tide; regurgitation (of blood)
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
fear; dread; fright; willies
to shake; to tremble; to vibrate