translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
construction; architecture (of buildings)
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
root; source; origin; cause
fresco; mural; wall painting
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
(wicker) basket used for carrying fish; creel
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
carving; engraving; sculpture
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
expression; presentation; representation; notation
unprecedented; unheard-of; record-breaking
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
extinction; annihilation; destruction
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently
ruin; destruction; devastation; waste; decay
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
spirit; psyche; god; deity; divinity
divine messenger; messenger of a god (esp. an animal messenger)
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
had better ...; had better not ...