construction; framework; erection; assembly; organization; organisation
to rain incessantly; to downpour
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
and yet; despite (all) that
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
image; figure; figure; form; image
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
to check; to stop; to keep back
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
kitchen; financial situation; finances
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
living by oneself; living alone
allowance; remittance; sending (someone) an allowance
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
bachelor's life; life of a bachelor
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
atrocious crime; heinous crime
degenerate; decadent; corrupt
on the bone (meat, etc.); unboned; skeletal system; skeleton
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)