gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to rain incessantly; to downpour
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
clergyman; churchman; clergy
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
fellow countryman; compatriot; person from the same province; person from said country
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to join forces; to cooperate
dealing with; coping with
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
moment by moment; hour by hour
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
oracle; revelation; divine message
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
to be born; to come into the world
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
emergency measure; emergency procedures; first-aid treatment; stop-gap treatment; temporary repairs
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up