arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; mixed reviews
the modern era; present day
palace; hall; shrine; hall of fame
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
glazing; fitting with glass; transparency; openness; lack of secrecy
along; parallel to; in accordance with
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
night view; night skyline; nightscape
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
rising; ascending; climbing
one sweep (of the eye); sweeping view; unbroken view
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
troublesome; annoying; complicated
to cease; to stop; to be over
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
early (days); initial stage; initial
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
expression; look; countenance; face
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
body; physique; build; stature
sublime; noble; high-minded
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic