(sudden) complete reversal (of plot); unexpected twist (at end of story)
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to drool; to dribble; to slobber
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
meanwhile; in the meantime
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
tight; tight skirt; straight skirt
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
to pull one's hair back into a bun
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
appearing in one's finest clothes; appearing in one's hour of triumph
clergyman; churchman; clergy
king; monarch; ruler; champion
(item of) equipment; accessories (bike, auto)
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
crown; diadem; bottle cap
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
striding; swaggering; strutting; lording it over others; acting as though one owns the place; throwing one's weight around
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
to join a household (as a housewife or househusband); to become a housewife; to become a househusband
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment