to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
family-oriented; familial
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
to explain adequately; to be accountable
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
junior high school student; middle school pupil
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
former girlfriend; ex-girlfriend
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
invisible; unseen; vague; mysterious; imaginary
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
prejudice; bias; distorted view
all you want; as much as one wants
interior (of building, room, vehicle, etc.); interior design
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
cook-house; galley; kitchen
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
unskilled; awkward; bad; clumsy; poor
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about