the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
postwar period; period after Second World War
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
prime minister; premier; chancellor
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to put on airs; to assume importance
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to say; to be called; to do
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
return of a courtesy; returning one's thanks; return salute; return call
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurdity
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
treatment (of a person); dealing with
to spit out; to eject; to dump
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
judgment (of a crime); conviction; condemnation; beheading; decapitation
exposure of a severed head
government service; the bureaucracy
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
to play a leading role; to play a central part
belonging; ascription; attribution; reversion; return; restoration
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to become excited; to grow lively
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
the late king; the preceding king; good ancient kings
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to accept; to receive; to agree
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
spirit; heart; disposition