to step firmly; to harden by treading
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
house of a prince of the blood
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
English proficiency test (esp. the STEP test)
United Kingdom; Britain; English (language)
senior high school; high school
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to boost; to force up; to push up
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
offender; criminal; culprit
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
the very start; the very beginning
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to stay calm; to keep cool
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
decision; settlement; definition
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
expected value; expectation value; expectation
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
this and that; various things
severe; strict; tough; hard
declaration; proclamation; announcement