great laughter; burst of laughter
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
3rd day of the month; three days
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
to put on a patronizing air
very improbable; vanishingly unlikely; only with a miracle
appearance; expression; manifestation
(exaggerated) professing to be; passing oneself off as
attention; giving one's attention; focusing
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
drama; play; powerful drug
way of speaking; intimation
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to congratulate; to celebrate
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
somersault; returning from a destination right after arriving there; non-stop round trip; abrupt change of direction
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)