to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
intelligence or information network
social gathering; get-together; (friendly) meeting
after the end (of something); post-
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
chairman; leader of a troupe; proprietor of a theatrical company
young person; inexperienced person; novice
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
pleased to make your acquaintance
young person; youth; young
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
large stage; grand stage; the big stage; grand setting
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
by your leave; with your permission
common use; communal use; sharing
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
ballot paper; voting paper
results of a vote; voting results
success; prosperity; boom
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
every evening; every night
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme