(trend of) the times; current of the times; spirit of the age
tax exemption; duty exemption
proclamation; official notice; touch; contact
(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
isn't it; right?; you know?
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
rostrum; the world of criticism
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
my book; my (humble) work; a little thing of mine
time; age; chance; moment; occasion
literary style; form of (written) language (e.g. classical, modern)
tone (of speech, writing, etc.); style
solid wood (as opposed to veneer); natural wood
implication (in a crime); involvement; (arch.) sitting in a row (in the same seat)
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
leader; authority; mainstay
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
to drag around; to pull about; to lead around (by the nose)
test paper (e.g. litmus paper); test strip
iridescent colour; equivocal (reply, statement, etc.); ambiguous; vague
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
yearbook; almanac; annual
easy to deal with; tractable; manageable
honour; honor; glory; privilege
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
Christian name; baptismal name
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight