launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
nonparticipation; nonattendance
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
party people; clubbers; frequenters of nightclubs
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
pressure to conform; peer pressure; peer group pressure; group pressure
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
to infuriate one's superior; to incur the anger of one's boss; to bring (a superior's) wrath down upon one; to incur the Imperial wrath; to offend the Emperor; (lit.) to touch the scale on a dragon's throat
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
(large) gun; cannon; artillery; long-ball hitter; home-run hitter
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
it's true to its name; it's just like it says on the box
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
pair; set of two; pair-oared boat; pair; two of a kind
spot; point; place; position
two classes; double; two sets
one class (of students); one group (of people); one set (of items); one pair
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
ups and downs; up-and-down
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
(electric) torch; flashlight
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
hooded sweatshirt; hoodie; hoody; hooded jacket; parka; anorak
average; ordinary; normal
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk; star (actor, player, etc.); dot; spot
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
the height of folly; sheer stupidity