to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
largest class; top category
to give an impression; to make an impression
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
first meeting; first interview with
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to look young; to seem young
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
registration; accession; register; entry; record
grip (of hand); grip strength
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
upper half of the body; upper body
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
nude (figure, painting, statue)
material; material properties; quality of material; quality of wood; quality of lumber
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
bet; wager; stake; gamble
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
personal combat; one-to-one fight
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
how much; how many; however
to put on airs; to assume importance
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
dull; slow; stupid; dull-brained
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
top of the head; crown of the head