recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to follow another's example
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
pretext; pretense; pretence
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
facial flushing; drink-reddened face; having a hoarse voice after drinking; raspiness caused by over-drinking
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
to pick up; to find; to gather
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
useful thing; usable article
beginning; outset; first; onset
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
after a long time; for the first time in a while
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
way (of doing); manner; method; means
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
(small) knife; short sword; small sword
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)