to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
abusive language; violent language; wild words
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself
tedious; lengthy; overlong; long-winded
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
in respect of; in regards to; as for
over-fond parent; doting parent
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to stop (plug) one's ears
one's own child; one's own children
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
depression; low spirits; dejection
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
godparent; first person to give something its name
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
performance of one's official duties
exhausting work; hard work; severe duty
to lie down; to throw oneself down
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
to straighten up; to sit upright
course; route; path; process; means
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
latest; most recent; nearest (in time)
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to question again; to repeat a question (esp. a problematic point, or to verify understanding); to repeat a query
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
sense of being the chosen people
to aggravate; to make serious
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed