reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
array; muster; line-up; full force
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
call; summons; convening; convocation
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
no!; no no!; no, not at all
trembling with excitement
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
the future; future prospects
to watch over; to watch attentively
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
light; right; right field; right fielder
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
8000; eight thousand; many
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun