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regular (= even and attractive) features
noun ARTICLE
4. [ C ] a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a part of a television or radio broadcast, that deals with a particular subject
a double-page feature on global warming
noun FILM
5. [ C ] ( also feature film ) a film that is usually 90 or more minutes long

394.	eject	/ɪˈdʒekt/ verb 1. [ T often passive ] to force someone to leave a particular place A number of football fans had been ejected from the bar for causing trouble. 2. [ T ] US ( UK send off ) to order a sports player to leave the playing area during a game because they have done something wrong
395.	an era	/ˈɪə.rə/ noun [ C ] a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical the Clinton era a bygone (= past) era the post-war era They had worked for peace during the long era of conflict. The fall of the Berlin wall marked the end of an era.
396.	eligible	/ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bl ̩/ adjective 1. having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions Are you eligible for early retirement/maternity leave? You might be eligible for a grant. Only people over 18 are eligible to vote. 2. describes someone who is not married and is thought to be a suitable future marriage partner, especially because they are rich and attractive I can think of several eligible bachelors of my acquaintance.
397.	assert	/əˈsɜːt/ verb [ T ] 1. assert yourself to behave in a way which expresses your confidence, importance or power and earns you respect from others I really must assert myself more in meetings. 2. formal to say that something is certainly true [ + that ] He asserts that she stole money from him. 3. to do something to show that you have power Throughout the Cold War, the Allies asserted their right to move freely between the two Berlins.
398.	oppose	/əˈpəʊz/ /-ˈpoʊz/ verb [ T ] to disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against them The proposed new examination system has been vigorously opposed by teachers. Most of the local residents opposed the closing of their hospital. [ + -ing verb ] I would certainly oppose changing the system.
399.	apt to	/æpt/ adjective SUITABLE 1. suitable or right for a particular situation an apt comment/description