taking dictation; note-taking
to attempt; to test; to try out
writing; composition; essay; sentence
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
indeed; really; truly; very much
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to domineer; to throw one's weight around; to lord it (over)
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
master; teacher; stable master
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
personal; individual; private
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
flight; running away; absconding; elopement
welcome!; nice to see you!
strength; power; proficiency; ability
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
breaking off an engagement
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with