Слово "rostrum". Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

Hardly anybody laughed out loud, and old Ossenburger made out like he didn't even hear it, but old Thurmer, the headmaster, was sitting right next to him on the rostrum and all, and you could tell he heard it.

The cases multiplied, more and more patients came in with complaints, until suddenly it was all given a name: 'the late after-effects of radiotherapy'. The time had come to speak of them from the rostrum and to come to a decision.

So screen back of rostrum lighted up again and Adam told them that he had been following debate and was warmed by many thoughtful and constructive criticisms.

Hardly anybody laughed out loud, and old Ossenburger made out like he didn't even hear it, but old Thurmer, the headmaster, was sitting right next to him on the rostrum and all, and you could tell he heard it.