to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
Pau (France); Poe; Po (river in Italy)
it's been a long time; long time no see
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
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
wandering (e.g. bird, exile, lifestyle); wandering alone in a strange country
executive chef; head chef
to have the privilege of doing
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
story; tale; talk; discussion
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
at a young age; while still young
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
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
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
rice (esp. when served on a plate)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something