to sink; to go down; to pass away; to die; to disappear; to vanish
painting (as a profession); being a painter; achievements as a painter; one's works
dawning (of a new era); dawn
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
in history; ever; historical
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
wild beast; wild animal; brute
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
to surge (water or waves)
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
oil sands; tar sands; bituminous sands
show; exhibition; spectacle
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
personification; impersonation; embodiment
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
to put into written form; to communicate or express by writing; to chronicle
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
to become enthusiastic; to have a crush (on); to lose one's head (to); to become earnest
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to look around; to look towards (us)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
to set up (in high position); to kick upstairs; to hold sacred; to worship
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
taking the field first, thus batting second
right to decide; having say (in a decision)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal