mastery; learning through experience; realization; realisation; comprehension
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
single (room); room for one; private room (in a restaurant, etc.); private dining room; (toilet) stall
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
caller; visitor; company; guest
to taste; to try (food or drink)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
failed student; student required to repeat a year
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
of course; certainly; naturally
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
carelessness; careless mistake; blunder; wetting oneself; soiling oneself
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
to feel nostalgic for the past; to look back fondly on the old days; to yearn for days gone by
imperial court; royal court
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
offense and defense; offence and defence
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
to be dizzy; to be disoriented; to be dazzled; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.)
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
honour; honor; glory; privilege
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
inconsiderate; unkind; cruel; thoughtless; unthinking; mindless
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)