encyclopedia; encyclopaedia
to turn up (of evidence, etc.); to become known; to be arrested; to be caught (of a criminal); to be moved to a higher position (of a body part); to be raised (e.g. of a hand to ask a question)
to know (someone); to think; to believe
elegant; graceful; refined
consensus; collective will; collective opinion
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
backing (for a position); giving support to; helping (someone) to a position
stallion brought close to a mare to test her readiness to mate; stalking horse; spoiler
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
rival candidate; opposing candidate
formal; courteous; ritual; ritualistic
early on; earlier on; from early
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
chance (of success); odds
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness; uprightness; integrity; scrupulousness
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
behaviour; behavior; conduct
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
the five Ws and one H (who, what, when, where, why and how); 5W1H
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
one's duty; responsibilities pertaining to one's work
to make an appointment; to make a reservation
rival; competitor; competition
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to incur the wrath of god (e.g. by speaking ill of someone behind their back); to get into trouble; to warp one's mouth
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
self-interest; selfish desire; greed
servant (of the people); minister (of religion)
to lead; to direct; to take command
to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels
bashful; shameful; ashamed
guess; speculation; supposition
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot); forerunner; pioneer
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
prudence; discretion; thought; consideration
interference; obstruction; sabotage
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
rivalry in love; rivalry for the heart of a woman; quarrel over something trivial; storm in a teacup; quarrel between two samurai due to an (accidental) clash of sheaths while crossing paths
neglect; negligence; disregard; making light of