first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
(since) long ago; for a long time
to chase; to run after; to pursue
constitution; rules; regulation
parliamentarism; parliamentary government
rule; government; administration
big problem; major issue; big controversy
research division; research club (e.g. at school, university)
discussion; argument; debate
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
talking while standing; standing around talking
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
resourcefulness; adaptability
must not (do); should not; do not; cannot
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
inappropriate means to a worthy end; expediency
that; he; she; that person