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the whole company; the party; all those present; everyone in attendance
attendance (at a gathering); presence
banquet; dinner; party
troupe; (theatrical) company
(one) statue
主人の話に一座が沸いた。
The whole party was amused by the host's story.
旅の一座が村で芝居を演じた。
The traveling troupe performed a play in the village.
主賓が立ち上がると、一座は静まり返った。
When the guest of honor stood up, the entire company fell silent.