complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
break (rest); break (tennis, boxing, snooker, etc.); becoming popular; becoming a hit
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
fort; stronghold; fortification
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to be soluble (in); to be used up (of money or time); to be wasted
wax figure; wax doll; wax model; waxwork
effigy; likeness; portrait; statue
ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
cancellation; cancelling (a person, e.g. for an inflammatory remark); cancel culture
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
to pause; to have a short intermission
full particulars; all the details; the whole story; everything (about); from beginning to end
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
sputtering; smoldering; repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.); pricking repeatedly; mutterings of discontent; faint sounds of complaint
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
hindrance; obstacle; impediment; annoyance (to others); offence; harm
(brute) force; using all one's might
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
with curious eyes; curiously
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
(swimming) pool; pool (cue sport); pooling (money, resources, etc.); pool (price ring)
moderately wealthy person
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
(large) house; residence; mansion