to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
manners; courtesy; etiquette
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
decorum; propriety; politeness
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
that field; the authorities (esp. the police)
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
life story; personal narrative; story of one's life
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
having an ancient and honorable origin
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
end; tip; extremities; terminal
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
to have one's name entered (in a list)
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
white flag; truce flag; surrender flag
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
closely contested constituency; highly competitive marketplace; (fig.) battleground
fighting in numerous battles
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism