of all people; a person of ...'s standing
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to order; to command; to appoint
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
eagle (Accipitridae family)
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
fixed game; rigged bid; put-up job
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
common knowledge; well-known fact
single combat; duel; one-on-one fight
pride; dignity; self-worth
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
if it is (the case that ...)
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
looking on; standing by and watching; sitting back and watching; remaining a spectator
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
choices; alternatives; options
uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to be full of pride; to be boastful
contradiction; inconsistency
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
to be consistent; to be coherent