several people; a few people
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
instead; but (on the other hand)
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
adviser; advisor; consultant; school club supervisor (usu. a teacher); school club manager
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
promotion (school, military, etc.)
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
vertical line; vertical bar; upright; note stem (music)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
reigning (over a country); dominating; controlling; dictating
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
monarch; sovereign; ruler; liege (lord)
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
simple and honest; unsophisticated; simpleminded; naive; unspoiled
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
commuting to school; school commute
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
deductive powers; reasoning capability; reasoning skill
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
if I had to say; if pressed (to answer); if I must choose; if I had to choose
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
completion; perfection; accomplishment
jigsaw puzzle; jigsaw; puzzle