gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
to pour; to add (liquid); to put on (lipstick, etc.); to apply; to light (a fire); to burn
to formalize; to formalise; to stick to formality; to be ceremonious; to punctilious
accomplishment; execution
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
how it came about; how it originated; how it happened; the origins of the imbroglio
how it came about; how it originated; how it happened; the origins of the imbroglio
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
to like; to suit; to be pleased with
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
school; school building; schoolhouse
genius; brilliance; unusual talent; gifted person; person of unusual talent
improper; inappropriate; unjust; unfair; unreasonable
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
skillful words; deceitful words; glibness
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to stop; to prohibit; to forbid someone to do something
office and rank; an official rank
tying up; restraint; restriction; arrest
important point (e.g. on a route); important role (responsibility, etc.); opposition
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
asking; enquiring; searching; looking for
cutting through cloth; sound of cutting through cloth; shrieking sound; woman's scream; cry of the lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
worthlessness; uselessness; hopelessness
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
Lights are usually followed by shadows
real situations; personal consideration; private circumstances; favoritism; favouritism
being imprisoned; being sent to prison
finding employment; getting a job
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk