formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to anticipate; to foresee
rising; ascending; climbing
in perfect form; going swimmingly
teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
provisional club enrolment (school, etc.); trial period in a club
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
business magazine; financial magazine; economic magazine
cost reduction; cost saving
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
already; now; no longer; not any more
precarious situation; precarious state
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
thirteen; 13; king (playing card)
point spread; point difference
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
sacred place; holy ground; the Holy Land; real-life location used as a setting in a novel, film, anime, etc.
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
turnout (of people); start (e.g. race, campaign, term of office); constant forward movement; initial charge
the very best; excellent; superb
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
treating someone like a child
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
thickness; profundity; depth
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
very busy (person or thing)
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
division (of company); operations department
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)