relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
sunlight; rays of the Sun
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
outer surface; outside; outward appearance; manner (with others); demeanour
to be able to receive; to be able to take; to be able to eat; to be able to drink; to be acceptable; to be satisfactory
river surface; surface of a river
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
rumour; rumor; hearsay; report
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
sound of voice; vocal sound
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to shake one's head (in denial)
difficult to understand; unintelligible; abstruse
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
sudden shower; sudden downpour
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress