to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
master; teacher; stable master
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
encouragement; urging; spurring on
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to accept; to receive; to agree
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to be flexible; to be accommodating
hello; good day; good afternoon
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
way; method; means; resource; course
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
trouble; bother; annoyance
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment
reality; actuality; hard fact
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
lover; boyfriend; girlfriend; soul mate
without; but if; otherwise; or else
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
slip of the tongue; misstatement; verbal slip-up