surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
forging; tempering; drilling; training; disciplining
to temper thoroughly; to train well
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
formidable person; shrewd person; certain person (e.g. whose name cannot be disclosed); someone; (arch.) that sort of person; (arch.) that kind of person
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
(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 say; to be called; to do
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
to become an expert; to be master at
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
however; having said that; but
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to attempt; to test; to try out
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
advisory level; warning level
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)