a second time; again; once more; twice
a glance; a look; a glimpse
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
adoration; admiration; devotion
great person; distinguished person; outstanding figure; giant; person of high caliber
selecting a suitable person; personnel selection
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
demonstration; manifestation; protest
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
each (every) time; whenever
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
depending on; dependent on
diplomatic finesse; skill(s) in diplomacy
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
wholeheartedly (approve, agree, etc.); unconditionally; completely
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
inside; interior; (within) one's mind; one's soul; one's heart
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
being battlewise; being skilled in battle; experienced warrior
speech; address; curtain speech; prologue; way of speaking; manner of speech
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
lacking skill; uninspiring; unexciting; dull; unrefined; boring (from being too plain)
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest