somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
striking effect (e.g. of a remedy); dramatic results; special effect; special effects; SFX
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
counter for books; volume
royal capital; imperial capital
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
tickling; tickle; joke; gag
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
(not) even once; (not) ever
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
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
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
open; spacious; extensive
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
study; library; den; home office; reading room
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
looking pale; looking unwell
shock (emotional); shock (physical); impact; crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; (circulatory) shock
adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
elimination (of a person, group, etc.); killing off; denial (of an opinion, fact, etc.); ignoring; erasure (of writing); rubbing out
purple lightning; flash; swordflash
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
several people; a few people
everyday life; daily life
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
(security) guard; caretaker; janitor; doorkeeper; gatekeeper
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
obstruction; impediment; hindrance; inhibition; blocking; check
your husband; her husband