tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
floating; drifting; weightlessness; softly; gently; lightly
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
brilliant; bright; dazzling
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
very careful; thoroughly prepared
older brother and younger sister
living room (Western style); sitting room
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
considerably; fairly; quite
novel; original; new; innovative
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
official business; public business
participation; joining; entry; adherence
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
marriage where the couple live apart and occasionally visit each other
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
programme; program; plans; arrangements
alone; by oneself; on one's own
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with