scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
about; concerning; related to; -ish
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
travelling (a long and difficult journey) on foot; walking (all the way) across; travelling through; travelling all over (e.g. a country); visiting all the major locations (of a region, etc.)
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about
finger; hands and fingers; hands
hesitantly; timidly; diffidently
being left out; being ostracized
speaking voice; talking voice
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
sleepwalker; somnambulist
taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
irresistibly; suddenly; to be turned on; to be horny
to coil around; to twine around; to cling (to); to follow around; to hang around
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs (e.g. in life); vicissitudes; small and large waves
omen; sign; notice; indication
decision; determination; resolution
it's been a long time; long time no see
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
educational institution; school; academy; campus
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
armed forces; military; troops
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
center half; centre half; channel; Order of the Companions of Honour (British order)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure