for today; for the time being
harming one's image; worsening of one's image
to hinder; to obstruct; to adversely affect
beautiful woman with cold, standoffish air
to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
largest company; industry leader
to swell; to become swollen; to become puffy (e.g. face from lack of sleep); to become bloated (esp. from fluid retention)
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
phone extension; indoor wiring; inner line
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
vexed; irritated; fretful; shaggy; bushy; ragged
crying oneself to sleep; giving up in frustration; accepting meekly; being compelled to accept a situation
up until now; as recently as the present
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
to look down on; to condescend
infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
helping hand; help; support; aid
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
large company; large enterprise; large corporation
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
false rumor (rumour); false alarm; misinformation
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
establishing proof; demonstration; substantiation
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
children's story; fairy tale
composite; combined; complex