to lecture; to read aloud; to devise (e.g. a strategy); to work out (e.g. a tactic); to confer; to hold conference (with)
native-born; trueborn; (belonging) from the start (to a group, organization, etc.); career (e.g. diplomat)
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly
mediant; baritone; contralto; medium tone; medium pitch
two kinds; second-class (e.g. mail)
wave; billow; ups and downs; (something) advancing step by step; (something) surging forward inopposably; tendency
fishing; gathering seafood (e.g. clams, seaweed); catch (e.g. of fish); haul
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
nice; likeable; desirable
competent; suitable; qualified
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
experience; history; record; career
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...; or; either ... or
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
peace and quiet; safe and peaceful; tranquil and uneventful
purple; violet; purple gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon); red gromwell; soy sauce
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
rating; ranking; grading; classification
Le Figaro (French newspaper)
Franz; Franc; Francis; Frantz
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)