portrait; likeness; sketch (of a face)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
on bad terms; at loggerheads
depending on; dependent on
risky; dangerous; insecure
for a certain reason; owing to unavoidable circumstances
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
to gain experience; to get accustomed (with something)
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
rod; pole; stick; fishing rod
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
that kind; competition; match
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
to speak; to hear a voice
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
graduation ceremony; commencement
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
graduate; alumnus; alumna
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
attendance; presence; appearance
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
as stated; verbatim; literally
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
to bow one's head; to hang one's head; to droop (e.g. ears of grain)
Your Highness; His Highness; Her Highness
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter