practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
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
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
simply; merely; only; solely
to gather; to collect; to assemble
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
that is to say; so that means
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
to cling to; to hold on to; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of; to possess
difficult to ...; hard to ...
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
story; tale; talk; discussion
together; at the same time; same; identical
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
sampling a drink; tasting
strategy meeting; council of war
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
present; current; in operation