over the top; thickly; heavily; richly
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
remodeling; remodelling; restructuring; modding
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to get distracted; to jump off the track
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
Japanese-style writing desk
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
proclamation; official notice; touch; contact
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
world; society; people; the public
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
unrefined (character, manners); mean; vulgar; bad taste; lacking style
philandering; itch for women
exhilarating; thrilling; intensely pleasurable
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to stop writing; to put down one's pen; to close (a letter)
performance of one's official duties
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
literally; to the letter; literal
supernatural things; unnatural phenomena; spirits and demons
this world; this life; world of the living
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to have glazed eyes (when drunk, angry, etc.); to have glassy eyes
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to talk; to tell; to recite; to pledge; to conspire with
extremely gruesome; lurid; violent; bloody; fierce
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
bedroom; bedchamber; (arch.) roost; (arch.) nest
nursing; nurse; attending; attendant; entertainer
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
suspicious-looking; fishy