to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
fine view; beautiful sight
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
to turn yellow; to become tinged with yellow; to yellow (with age)
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
to smoke (e.g. a pipe); to puff (a cigarette); to burn (incense)
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
as soon as; no sooner than; one way or another; objection
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
French person; Frenchman; Frenchwoman
race (of people); type of person
false accusation; slander; calumny
to accuse someone; to charge someone
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
Superintendent General of the Metropolitan Police
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)
buzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
sunlight; rays of the Sun
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether
(a person's) appearance; looks
cheek rouge; blusher; blush
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
infantile neurosis characterized by crying at night and convulsions; temper; nerves
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be greatly impressed
wave (on water); wave (electromagnetic, sound, etc.); wave (in hair); wave (audience); Mexican wave
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond