destruction; collapse; crumbling
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
handsome young man; Adonis
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
prospects of victory; chances of success
to call together; to convene
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
articles made out of paper (by hand); paperware
scattering (in all directions)
going through; going via; going by way of
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
(wireless) transceiver; radio; walkie-talkie
being somewhat excited (agitated)
hostility; antagonism; opposition
steering; piloting; flying; management; handling; control
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
looking on from afar; being a spectator
ferocious; fierce; audacious; impudent; shameless
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
absentmindedness; peace of mind
to read and understand; to subject to close analysis; to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
how long; how much; to what extent
any more; any further; any better; any longer
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
sea level; (surface of) sea