we were all beginners once; never lose your humility; don't let success get to your head; don't forget where you came from
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
appearing one after another; cropping up one after another; occurring in succession
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
arrangement; disposition; array (programming)
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
to go to bed; to be sick in bed; to be laid up
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
all-night vigil over a body; wake
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
precautions against earthquake; anti-earthquake measures; antiearthquake procedures; earthquake countermeasures
to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers
to gouge out; to excavate; to hollow; to bore; to drill; to carve (e.g. pumpkin)
contract (for work); contracting; undertaking
to want; to seek; to request
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
chimney; smokestack; funnel (of a ship); carrying a passenger without turning on the taximeter
brave warrior; hero; brave man
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
threat; intimidation; menace
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
space (room, area, outer space)
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)