Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

One-upmanship

The practice of continually trying to gain an advantage over or to outdo other people.

Providence

The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Quarrelsome

Tending to argue, disagree, or fight frequently with others.

Qunzhong

The masses; the ordinary people, common folk, or grassroots populace as distinguished from elite or leadership figures.

Rank-and-file

The ordinary members of an organization, society, or workforce, excluding the leaders or officers.

Roadhouse

An establishment typically located on or near a country highway, providing food, drinks, and often dancing or music.

Severance

The action of ending a connection or relationship, especially a formal employment contract.

Standard language

A language variety that has undergone substantial codification of grammar and spelling, and is accepted as the official or national norm for public communication, education, and literature.

Sunlight filtering through trees

The scattering of sunlight as it passes through the leaves and branches of trees, creating a dappled pattern of light and shadow on the ground.

Sweepstake

A lottery or gambling game in which all the money staked is paid to the holder of the winning ticket.

Tell-all

A book, article, or other publication that reveals private, confidential, or scandalous information about a well-known person or organization.

labyrinthine

Like a labyrinth; irregular and winding; complicated, tortuous.