transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to flare up; to burst into flames
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
to boil; to seethe; to be oppressed by heat
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
to add to one's circle of friends (or colleagues, etc.); to take in; to accept
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
careless; thoughtless; rash; rude; at fault
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment; persecution
to grow; to develop; to grow up
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
stormy and full of drama; many drastic events in the course of events; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
misfortune; ill fate; bad luck; obscurity
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits