last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
financial power; financial means; wealth
please (give me); please (do for me)
every person; every mouth; every entrance
way of speaking; intimation
walking briskly; determinedly
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
carrying voice; well-projected voice
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
menial; meanness; servility; abject
to have meaning; to be meaningful
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
(a place) within one's reach
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally