sampling food; tasting; trying
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
control; management (e.g. of a business)
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
unanimity; unanimous consent; unanimous agreement
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
daily meals; three regular meals a day
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration; contamination
subordinate work; assistant; domestic duties; servant; maid
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
prohibition; inhibition; ban
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
watch; guard; lookout; surveillance; watchman; sentinel
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to harm; to cause harm to
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
diligent; hard-working; industrious
newcomer; new figure; new member; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards); Homo sapiens
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
cool breeze; cool air; refreshing coolness
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
more than usual (usu. time)
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
looking pale; looking unwell
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running