to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
amusement (recreational) facilities
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
elder sister; effeminate man
costume; dress; attire; (arch.) interior decoration; (arch.) landscaping; (arch.) furnishing
inflammatory; lascivious; sensational
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
three-cornered hat; tricorne
black-dyed leather; leather dyed in deep indigo; edible mushroom in the Thelephoraceae family
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
to surface; to come to the top; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
you (primarily used by men in letters to their equals or inferiors)
violation (of foreign territory, rights, etc.); invasion; infringement
megaphone; bullhorn; loudhailer
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity