to rush over; to run up to
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
literary club (e.g. at school); literary section (e.g. newspaper)
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)
royalty and titled nobility
sons and daughters; children; girl
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
letter; missive; note; mail
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to excite; to incite; to stimulate; to arouse; to tempt; to stir up
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
qualifications; requirements; capabilities