to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
piano (instrument); piano (dynamic)
fundamental form; basic form; basic pattern; basic model; basic type; prototype
right behind; just behind; directly behind
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
free translation; liberal translation
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
resistance (to heat, corrosion, etc.); tolerance (to a drug, pain, etc.); resistance (to drugs, pesticides, etc.)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
to be emotionally moved; to have a lump in one's throat
light color; light colour
anti-travel sickness (medicine)
(feeling of) tightness in the chest
to become familiar (to one's ears)
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
finally; after great pains; at last; just barely
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
audience with someone of high rank (e.g. the emperor)
polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
cautious; careful; shrewd; tactful; prudent; faultless
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
thin rim (e.g. on glasses); thin edge
venting one's pent-up anger; venting one's frustration; letting off steam
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to not understand; to not (quite) know; to be unsure; to be unable to tell
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
character (in a play, novel, film, etc.); dramatis personae
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
(necessary) personnel; required person