pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
ultimate; final; last; eventual
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
look; glance; (at first) sight
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
rather; better; instead; if anything
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to sit at a desk (to study); to be at one's desk; to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
Elliot (South Africa); Eliot; Eliott; Elyot
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
personal; individual; private
single word; a few words; brief comment
highest honours; highest distinction; summa cum laude
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
declaration of war; proclamation of war
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
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
more than usual; especially; particularly
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
quite; utterly; (not) at all; completely; wholly; entirely
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity