reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly
trick; trap; stratagem; intraoperative; during surgery
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
true character; real nature
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
pride; boast; credit (to)
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
to consider; to eye the possibility (of); to bring into view
to order; to command; to appoint
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
highly skilled; skillful; very capable; particularly able person; master-hand; person of ability
long distance; long range; long distance relationship
war; battle; match; game; competition
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling