to keep in mind; to memorize
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
successful candidate; successful applicant; person who has passed an exam
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
crowbar; bar (unit of pressure); bar; café
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
how; in what way; by what means
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...
pretending not to know; feigning ignorance
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
attendance; presence; appearance
eastern part; the east (of a region)