it is I who should say so
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
anything and everything; just about everything
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
insert (in a magazine, newspaper, etc.); foldout; insertion
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
softly; mildly; gently; politely
a few years ago; some years back
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
cannot bear (doing); cannot bring oneself (to do); reluctant (to do)
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
change; transformation; reform; revolution; revolutionizing; innovation
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
possession; having (on one's person); carrying (with one)
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
proposal; offer; request; application
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
difference; discrepancy; variation
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity