vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
horrible; deadly; punishing; murderous
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
various opinions; various theories; various rumors (rumours)
unconditionally; as a rule
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
acquaintance; appreciative friend
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
flash of lightning; fire caused by lightning
authority; power; function
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
blood spilt from the body; blood circulating within the body (often as a metaphor for strong emotion or hot-bloodedness)
having little knowledge (of); being ill-informed
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
to be born; to come into the world
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
in case of; at that time; at this time
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
having high information content; informative
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
end; close; finish; termination
one or two; a few; small number