to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; tall building
poorhouse; almshouse; workhouse
residential area; quarter; neighbourhood; neighborhood
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
wiles; trick; artifice; lover (male) (esp. of a prostitute)
to say no more; to sink into silence
azalea (Rhododendron spp.)
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
uncivilized; uncivilised; undeveloped (land); unexplored (territory, field, etc.); unbloomed (flower)
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
to jar; to grate; to make others uncomfortable
proper use; using (different things) for different purposes
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
point (of a conversation, etc.); sense; hold; grip
regarding highly; attaching importance to
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
doctor's office; doctor's surgery; clinic
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
deleterious substance; toxic substance
to impersonate someone; to go under a false name; to make fraudulent use of someone's name
sincere; earnest; serious
heir; inheritor; successor
to sow; to plant; to sow (the seeds of; e.g. conflict); to sprinkle (gold or silver powder on lacquerware)
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
troubled times; turbulent times
reclamation (e.g. wasteland); cultivation; development; pioneering; opening up (e.g. new market); breaking new ground
diversion (from e.g. one's worries); distraction
tranquillity and peace; tranquility and peace; peaceful and uneventful