to give a broad grin; to smirk
completion; perfection; accomplishment
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
one's last moments; hour of death; death throes; agonies of death
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
without leaving any trace
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
that's right; yes; uh-huh
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
whole area; surrounding area; all around; everywhere; all over the place
burnt field; burnt area; land devastated by fire
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
extensive; vast range; wide scope
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
to be completely changed (for the worse); to be transformed
environmental destruction
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
expressing one's mind; speaking out
rather than; more ... than ...
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
salvation (of the world); saving the world
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
saviour; savior; messiah; Messiah; Jesus Christ