under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
the other day; a few days ago
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to be softened; to calm down
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
ago; since; before; previous
story; tale; talk; discussion
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
risky; dangerous; insecure
had better ...; had better not ...
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to be needed; to be wanted
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
to survive; to continue living; to escape death
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
practice writing with a brush; study; learning
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
to get flustered; to get flurried; to get agitated; to become impatient; to hurry
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
turning point; change; transition; (arch.) point of difference
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
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to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)