the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
piano (instrument); piano (dynamic)
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
one's natural voice; one's normal speaking voice; chest voice; modal voice
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; to stun; to amaze
range (of a voice or instrument); register; compass
general; popular; common; typical
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
primary school; elementary school; grade school
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
training; drill; practice; discipline
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
(advertising) slogan; catchphrase; tagline
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to pierce through; to break through
high-pitched tone; soprano
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
absolute best; very finest; top-class; first-rate; elite
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)