geometric progression; proliferation; multiplying like rats
catalogue; catalog; inventory; certificate indicating an impending gift
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to be transparent; to show through
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
direct connection; direct link
creeping at night into a woman's bedroom; stealing into a girl's bedroom at night to make love; sneaking visit
currently accepting (applications, etc.)
treasure house; storage for valuable property
no, not like that (but like this)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
how long; how far; how much
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away