to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to step firmly; to harden by treading
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
famous line (from a movie, book, etc.); famous quote
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
new student; freshman; first-year student
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
popular person; favorite; favourite
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
studying very hard; studying like mad
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to strangle; to constrict
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
script; libretto; scenario
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
demonstration; verification; substantiation; actual proof
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
next; next person; room adjoining a noble's parlor