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tumultuous (with everyone voicing their opinions simultaneously); uproarious

2

to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious

1

to seize the initiative

2

steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable

1

major city

2

to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)

1

to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off

1

repetition; repeat; replication; recursion; iteration

1

to head home; to leave for home

3

system

1

(political) administration; political power

8

overturning; capsizing; overthrow (e.g. of a government)

3

conspiracy; collusion

10

interest; rights; concession

6

resultant; consequential

5

equestrian tribe; equestrian people

1

vision (of the future); foresight; large display screen; imagination; insight; (sense of) sight

1

written report

1

persuasion

19

so to speak

2

middle-of-the-roaders; neutrals

1

(one's) speech; expression of views; discussion

2

vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts

3

to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded

1

with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...

1

example; precedent; case

2

deep-rooted; ingrained

2

sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart

4

to throw oneself (into an activity)

1

to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to

10

grudge; complaint; reproach

3

to spit out all around; to vomit all around; to spew out (e.g. dirty language)

2

pent-up resentment; grudges and hard feelings

2

in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)

2

throwaway; disposable; single-use

1

with one's own body; by one's own action; by one's own experience; barely (e.g. escape); narrowly

1

mediation; good offices; go-between; building a bridge

1

target

1

to catch the eye; to attract attention

2

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

1

piano (instrument); piano (dynamic)

4

to contribute jointly

1

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

2

glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)

7

to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known

2

clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright

3

to wander from place to place; to change jobs

2

sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation

2

sense of justice; feeling of righteousness; moral sense

2

customer; client; patron

1