to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
having said that; on the other hand
sadness; sorrow; grief; (arch.) affection; (arch.) love
spacious; roomy; broad; wide; extensive
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
a lot; plenty; abundant; exaggerated; grandiose
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
the scruff or nape of the neck
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
beautification; glorification
with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh; suddenly blushing; in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly
patent; special permission; licence (license); proprietary
vigorously (burning); furiously; fiercely
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors