one's grasp of the situation; knowing how matters stand
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
proud; having a prominent nose
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
polish; improvement; burnishing
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
fully loaded; full load; loaded condition
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
cash bonus; reward; bounty
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
(social) class; rank; grade
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
distinguished war service; merit of war
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
100,000; hundred thousand
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits