impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
tear; rip; rent; slit; crack; chasm
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
wherein; therein; thereinto
cord; strap; thong; string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
striking; remarkable; considerable
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; candidly; frankly
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
scenery; scene; landscape
to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
virile; tough; masculine; intense
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
plentiful; lot of; much; pile of
body; physique; build; stature
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)