Our subject was some of the problems that beset our world. beset 〜を悩ませる、包囲攻撃する、襲撃する、包囲する、取り巻く、〜に付きまとう At the same time that I appreciate the distinction of addressing you, I have a sense of exhilaration …

We've always been unusually communicative in a reserved way. reserved 〔性格が〕控えめな、遠慮がちな、謹厳な、自制心が強い、つつましい◆shyと違って、本人の意志を含意 In consequence I'm inclined to reserve all judgements, ... inclined to 《b…

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