to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
participation; joining; entry; adherence
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
directly; in person; firsthand
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
distinction; differentiation; classification
departure (of a boat, plane); setting sail; leaving port; putting out to sea; takeoff
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
society; public; community; social studies
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
oil; petroleum; kerosene; paraffin
management; administration; operation
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
form; shape; figure; visage
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person