without delay; smoothly; without a hitch
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to use up all one's strength
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
to kill by hitting; to beat to death; to slaughter
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
extra (e.g. in a film); supernumerary; extra; surplus; excess
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
trembling from fear; trembling all over
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
to brighten; to grow light
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up somebody (something) to ridicule; to pierce with a spear
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
situation; outlook; one's allegiance; affiliation; position
forced repatriation; deportation
(organ) rejection; unthinking dismissal; strong reaction (against)
three sides; three faces; page three (of a newspaper)
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
special characteristics; peculiarity; distinctiveness
the rise of the curtain; opening (of play); beginning (e.g. of an era); opening (festival, event, etc.)