extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
such; like that; in that way
pointing out; identification
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
with a thump; (hanging) straight down
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
this occasion; at this time; now
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
leader; guide; mentor; coach