change of schedule; schedule change
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
speech; eloquence; manner of speaking; manner of expression
to shut in; to confine; to contain
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
still; even now; to this day
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
calm; composed; leisurely
to tower over the surroundings
caller; visitor; company; guest
this occasion; at this time; now
senior envoy; chief delegate
bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship; respectfully yours
to entrust; to leave to a person
in respect of; in regards to; as for
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
treaty; pact; convention; agreement
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
our country; our land; one's own country
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment