dignity; majesty; sanctity
whatever happens; no matter what; under any circumstances; in any case; at all costs; at any price
severe (illness, disability, etc.); serious
front; frontage; facade; main
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
to sit down; to take a seat
spilling; spill; leavings; leftovers
to rain incessantly; to downpour
sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)
state; condition; circumstances; sight; spectacle
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
large-pupilled; dark-eyed; having large irises
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
to adjoin each other; to sit side by side
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
painter; artist; illustrator
summons; subpoena; citation; summoning (a spirit, demon, etc.); evocation; invocation
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
groundless rumor (rumour)
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. lie); specious; seemingly truthful
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
surmise (about someone's feelings); guess; conjecture; (showing) deference (to); consideration (of someone's wishes); servility