(by) both oneself and others
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
powerful person; influential person
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
(political) power; authority; influence
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to collect; to assemble; to gather
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
order; directive; instructions; command
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
press release; announcement
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
unity; union; solidarity; combination; banding together; teaming up
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
adherent; devotee; believer
role of a villain (film, drama, etc.); bad-guy role; social outcast role
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
since; henceforth; ever since
feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through