to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
with a friendly grin; smilingly
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
making one's best exertions
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
obese body; corpulent physique
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
contrived; false-sounding
to become red; to redden; to blush
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason
free speech; freedom of speech
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
political measures; policy
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
pitiful; heartbreaking; heartrending; touching; tragic; sad
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
declaration; proclamation; announcement
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
receiving; acceptance; reception
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
third day of the month; three days
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
simmer; bubble out; flow out
to follow advice; to act upon advice
going to the hospital for regular treatment
flaw; defect; problem; inconvenient