approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
I see; that's right; indeed
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
pull-top; pop-top; pop top; pull tab
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
quickly; swishing; whooshing
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
question; inquiry; enquiry
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
eight (long cylindrical things)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to pour into; to wash down (food); to insert (e.g. into a data stream); to integrate
and then; and so; and; so then
professor; teaching; instruction
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
student (esp. a university student)
like this; this sort; this way
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
end of the fiscal year; end of the school year
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
February; second month of the lunar calendar
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)