(giving) instruction; initiation
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
to cry and beg for mercy; to apologize in tears
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
merrymaking; high jinks; drunken revelry; spree
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
to drink up; to drain (cup)
look!; there!; here!; that is
last piece of the day's programme; last act of a play; comic dialogue as the last item in vaudeville, music hall, etc.
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe (esp. regarding something bad); increasing
cloud of sand (dust, etc.)
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
naivete; simplicity; innocence
start; origin; beginnings
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
to be sacked; to be dismissed
to shout (in anger); to yell
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
to say no more; to sink into silence
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
invitation; introduction; temptation
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
compelling force; legal force
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance