long time (since the last time); first in a long time
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
strengthening of relations
reign; being on the throne
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
natural; reasonable; understandable
powerful medicine; strong poison
centripetal force; unifying force; cohesive power
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
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overwhelming; overpowering; prevailing
heavy-handed; iron-fisted; authoritarian
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to cheer; to applaud; to jeer; to mock; to make fun of
disapproval; disagreement; no; the noes; not ...; dis-
coordinator; coordinating role
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
dictatorship; despotism; autocracy; running (a company, etc.) despotically
wild enthusiasm; being crazy about
foolish; imbecile; feebleminded
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
strong pressure; heavy pressure
long talk; long-winded speech
health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
god of death; death deity; Death; Grim Reaper
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
servile; subservient; obsequious; slavish; self-abasing; grovelling
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception