I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
to watch intently; to stare
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
inauguration; installation ceremony
to pull around; to drag around; to take around; to show around
action committee; executive committee
sad to say; how sad; alas
writing on someone's behalf
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
matter to be checked or investigated
to achieve; to win; to gain; to attain
to shade an account; to add something extra
to insinuate; to satirize; to satirise; to take a dig at
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
very rich person; the super rich
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
trial and tribulation; hardships; privations; difficulties
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
charging (at the enemy) with a shout; rush; rushing (an activity); working at full speed; penetration; piercing
take care of it; I'll leave it up to you; do as you see fit
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
(appropriate for) one's age
subordinate work; assistant; servant
closing; shutting; firmness; tightness; discipline
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent