suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
right of succession; right to the throne
and so; therefore; for that reason
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
reality; actuality; hard fact
due form; official; formality
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
to push aside; to brush aside
guess; speculation; supposition
wherein; therein; thereinto
to begin to attend (e.g. school)
to approach the finale; to come to a close
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
many; numerous; various; large number of
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to hurl abuse (at); to use abusive language
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
to press a question; to cross-examine
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
saber (cavalry sword); sabre