(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
to be intricate; to be elaborate; to be complicated; to be complex
diversionary tactics (maneuvering); disguise; hide by camouflage
established fact; fait accompli
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with somebody)
derailment; digression; deviation
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
self-interest; selfish desire
capital punishment; death penalty; maximum penalty; ultimate punishment
careful reading; reading thoroughly; perusal
death penalty; capital punishment
criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer; offender
(criminal) punishment; penalty; sentence
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
falsehood; untruth; lie; fallacy (logic)
application; request; petition
to be boiled; to be cooked
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
smoothly; easily; readily
recitation; reciting from memory
memory; ability to remember
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
article (in document); provision; stripe; streak; although; though
clause; paragraph; argument; term (of an equation); (arch.) nape (of the neck)
life imprisonment; life sentence
definite (period or term)
penal servitude; imprisonment with hard labor (hard labour)
to follow another's example
royal authority; regal power; authority of the king
disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity
punishment; penalty; penal regulations; penal code
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
prime minister; premier; chancellor