to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
accurate; correct; precise; exact
pronunciation; production of sound
to speak with an accent; to mispronounce; to be corrupted (of word)
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to become clouded; to darken; to darken (of a face); to worsen; to deteriorate
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
curiosity; inquisitiveness
forefoot; forefeet; foreleg; forelimb
mane (of a horse, lion, etc.)
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
high ground; elevation; hill; plateau
beyond that point; after that
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air