conference room; council room
verbal message; word (from someone)
having an audience with someone of very high social standing (e.g. the emperor)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
door; gate; opening; title page
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
forging; tempering; drilling; training; disciplining
formidable person; shrewd person; certain person (e.g. whose name cannot be disclosed); someone; (arch.) that sort of person; (arch.) that kind of person
(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 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
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
advisory level; warning level
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle