Translate the following sentences, paying attention to the meanings of the words in bold type. It was just a slip of the tongue, but it cost him his government position . Her spirits flagged when she heard that the university did not confer the PhD degree to her son. The picture showed her waving the national flag, proud and content after the race . The movie was banned because they claime d that it had objectionable content against their race . When he conferred with his cabinet members he would not discuss these trifles of course. My modes t proposal is written on this slip of paper. Give it to her when you see her. Some people objected strongly, but most people of Troy decided to take the wooden horse into the city. They never guessed that in this strange object were hidden enemy soldiers. I think that teachers should be more modestly dressed when they go to the classroom. Your dress is a trifle too loud.