I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
control; management (e.g. of a business)
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
observation; survey; watching
to bite and tear; to bite a hole in
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
silly person; dumb-bunny; dope
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act as innocent
straight-laced person; stubborn person
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
command; control; commander
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to be flexible; to be accommodating
explanation; interpretation
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
delay; putting off; procrastination
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name; bolstering one's reputation; enhancing one's prestige; winning one honour
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should