debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
to tighten; to press hard
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
free (of charge); gratuitous
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
clientele; customer stratum
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to refuse; to decline; to deny
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
a cut above; one step above
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
delineation; demarcation; drawing a line (e.g. between what's acceptable and unacceptable); (measuring) ruler
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
the other day; a few days ago
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
man; male; masculine gender
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
rather; better; instead; if anything
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed