influence; power; (arch.) flapping of wings
to serve a master; to serve one's employer faithfully
dullard; indecisive person
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
courteous; decorous; polite
The Phantom of the Opera (musical, novel, film, etc.)
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
completely black; black from top to bottom; black from head to toe
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
improper; inappropriate; unjust; unfair; unreasonable
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
being very busy; busyness
cool; stylish; awesome; sick; sweet; dope
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
villain; baddie; the villain's part
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
at once; immediately; right now
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
earning extra money (e.g. from a side job)
wrong; different; not like that
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
prejudice; bias; warped view; jealousy; inferiority complex
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
snappingly; with a snap; merely ...; having just ...