explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
late at night; small hours of the morning
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
decoration; ornament; trimmings
although; but; even though; I wish that
chorus; singing in a chorus
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
name; title; designation; fame; reputation
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
natural virtue; personal virtue
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to be wavy; to be curled; to be frizzled
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
academic world; academia; academic circles; scientific world; learned circles
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
festival; feast; carnival
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
arrest; apprehension; capture
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
diplomatic negotiations; negotiations through diplomatic channels
anything and everything; just about everything
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
jostling; being jostled; being mobbed; crumpling