life; living; I; me; student
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
such; this sort of; like this
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
apparently; from what I have heard; they say; you know; I hear
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to this extent; to this degree; this much
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)