circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
residence; stay; (job) posting; residential police box; residential police box officer
embarkation; boarding (a ship or aircraft)
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
one country; the whole nation; the whole country; stubborn; obstinate
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
decorum; propriety; politeness
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
pleased to make your acquaintance
invitation; introduction; temptation
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
courteous; decorous; polite
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
clever; bright; smart; intelligent
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference