klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
house built on sand; house of cards
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
occupations dependent on public favor (favour)
sign of remorse; indication of regret
to appease; to suppress; to calm
dry riverbed; river beach
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
world-class; (of) high global reputation
dissipation; prodigality; debauchery
to sit down at the dining table (with someone); to eat with company; to share a table
what people say; rumours; public opinion
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
right in the midst of; right at the height of
proper; respectable; decent; honest
separate building; outbuilding; outhouse
to carve into; to cut into; to engrave into; to inscribe
support; backing; aid; assistance
open; public; official; overt
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to accept; to receive; to agree
distinction; differentiation; classification
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
habit; behavior; behaviour; trait
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
without penalty; acquittal; impunity