to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
dissemination; scattering; sprinkling; spraying
to let dry; to kill (vegetation); to season (lumber)
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
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 run about trying to escape
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
don't you think?; indicates question
to well up; to burst; to arise
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
rouge (esp. lip rouge); lipstick
successor; replacement; second wife
to loosen the reins; to let up on (someone)
at that (very) moment; just then
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
democratic movement; movement towards democracy
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
feeling keenly; fully realizing
decrease; reduction; decline
civil rights movement (esp. American)
racial discrimination; racism
pastor; minister; clergyman; reverend