to have meaning; to be meaningful
circulation; dissemination
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
repose of a soul; ceremony for the repose of a departed soul
living person; the living
comfort; consolation; diversion
this occasion; at this time; now
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
banquet or reception hall
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
whole roast (e.g. pig, turkey, etc.)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
in succession; one by one
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to be conspicuous; to stand out
social life; social intercourse
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
subordinate work; assistant; servant
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
food and drink; eating and drinking
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
bonus; bounty; reward; compensation
participation; joining; entry; adherence
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
proper; respectable; decent; honest
transport; transportation
duty; function; office; mission; task
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely