at the meeting; on the occasion
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
unveiling; debut; introduction
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
military review; (military) parade
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
control; check; restraint; inhibition
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
to half-rise to one's feet
to make an appearance; to show up
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
polite; respectful; reverent
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
late attendance; lateness; tardiness
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension
and then; and so; and; so then
carrying voice; well-projected voice
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
very; much; greatly; a lot of
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly