state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
attendance; participation; presence
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
if so; in that case; in that situation
perfect; perfection; perfect game
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
to leave this world; to die
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
members; member; constituent
formal; courteous; ritual; ritualistic
to make a speech; to address
drinking habits; drunken behavior; drunken behaviour
finding employment; getting a job
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
fixed date; appointed day
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
buffet; self-service meal
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
to make a thundering sound; to make roar
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
leaving everything up to someone else
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for