going on a pleasure jaunt
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
upstart; nouveau riche; new money; piece promoted to gold general
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
(and) yet; but; for all that; nevertheless
barbarian tribe; savage tribe
different culture; foreign culture
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment
(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
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
this occasion; at this time; now
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
depending on; dependent on
request; appeal; claim; purchase
to answer; to respond; to meet; to satisfy; to accept
(arch.) retainer; (arch.) attendant; (arch.) Omi (hereditary title; orig. one of the two highest such titles, later demoted to sixth highest of eight); I; me
honour; honor; glory; privilege
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
reduction; curtailment; cut; cutback; scaling down; contraction
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
both hands; both arms; ten
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
end; extremity; limit; result; outcome; upshot
crop; crops; (agricultural) produce; farm products
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)