elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
to put to trial; to argue in court
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
Massacre of the Innocent (infanticide by Herod that appears in the New Testament)
Eucharist (in Catholicism); Holy Communion
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
the emperor's person; the body of Christ; the Host; the Eucharist
notch; nick; marks on a ruler
labor; labour; toil; hardship
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
exemplar; model; example; pattern
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
Judea (southern Palestine); Jews
tradition; legend; folklore
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
black magic; black art; witchcraft; sorcery
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
charm; incantation; spell; curse
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble