to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
in history; ever; historical
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
Western-influenced; occidental-looking; exotic; (lit.) smelling of butter
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
genius; prodigy; natural gift
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
rubbing the wrong way (e.g. a cat); irritating
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
maintenance; preservation; improvement
moral (spiritual) improvement; practice mental training; cultivate one's mind (soul)
a help; an aid; some assistance
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
the way back; the way home; return trip
roadside tree; row of trees
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
to lie deep in; to extend far back