reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
modesty; humility; being humble
self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
commencing with; including
dissidents; troublemakers; disturbing elements
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
what sort of; what kind of; what way
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement; views that never cross
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to be deeply impressed (by); to be moved (by); to admire greatly
precocity (esp. of a young girl); acting grown up; precocious young girl
opening fully; full throttle; full power
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
retiring high-ranking government officials taking a lucrative job in a private or semi-private corporation; command (from superior to inferior, government to private sector, etc.); order; descent from heaven
that is to say; so that means
private enterprise; private business; private company; private firm; private-sector business; private-sector corporation
public interest; public benefit; public good
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
several people; a few people
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
to win; to achieve; to gain; to obtain; to secure
to be enchanted; to be charmed
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...