dysfunction (often medical); malfunction; insufficiency
democratization; democratisation
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
the question remains; it comes into question
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
hung up; hoist; denounced; severely criticised; kangaroo court
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
call; summons; convening; convocation
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
bad behavior; misbehavior
authority; power; influence
the big two...; two major...; two main...
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
patching (clothing); darning; cobbling together (other people's writings, thoughts, etc.); gathering
to denounce; to disparage; to lambast; to abuse
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
cheap restaurant; eating place (house)
to be titled (e.g. a book); to be named
news program; news programme
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
to be furious; to seethe with anger; to have one's blood boiling
to filch; to snatch; to steal (an idea, work, etc.); to plagiarize; to arrest; to nab
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
to lose sight of; to miss
to shake one's head (in denial)
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
most part; greater part; majority
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
vexed; irritated; fretful; shaggy; bushy; ragged