to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment
ceremonial; ritual; ritualistic; formal
established fact; fait accompli
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
subordination; dependency
domination of the world; world hegemony; world domination
underground organization; underground organisation
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
centre of attention; center of attention
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
coloured glasses; tinted glasses; sunglasses; biased view; preconceived view
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism; egocentricity
front kick (esp. martial arts)
after a long time; for the first time in a while
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
indiscriminately; without consideration; irrespective of the occasion; paying no attention to the feelings or expectations of those nearby
defense; defence; protecting; preventing
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
dancing or jumping for joy
major dealer; wealthy merchant
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
commitment; pledge; promise
wood chip; splinter; thin shingles
(doing something) for money; being mercenary
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
story of one's experiences
calling by name; designation; nomination
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary