excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
how many people; a number of people
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to have a talk; to tell a story
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
lightly; easily; carelessly
to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
anything and everything; just about everything
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
considerably; fairly; quite
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
trembling with excitement
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to have a reason; to have an excuse
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something