eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to thrust down; to push off
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having swallowed a bitter bug
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
vice versa; also the converse; reverse is true
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
to turn reddish-brown; to turn rufous; to become discolored; to become discoloured
gossipy; abusive; critical; jabbering
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
national emblem; (national) coat of arms
base (military, expedition, etc.)
engineering works; civil engineering; public works
several weeks; a few weeks
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
ceremony; etiquette; courtesy; (Catholic) liturgy
fine-looking; beautiful; handsome; graceful; elegant
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
person who avoids others; social outcast
steady; sound; reliable; solid
I can't find the words to thank you; I can never thank you enough