flood; freshet; inundation
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
control (by the state); controlling; coordination; air traffic control
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
moving tale; impressive tale
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to complete decisively; to do to completion
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
even though; despite; when
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
resentment; indignation; anger
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
the stricken area; damaged area
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to concern; to be related
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
neighborhood association; neighbourhood association
landowner; landlord; landlady
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
nice; good; well-executed