degrees, steps, stages, posts, ranks, classes, positions

settle the price

travel a stage, reach the journey's end

dispose of, decide, settle a matter

dividing into different groups on the basis of mutual resemblance

traverse a distance

to pass through the different stages (of)

traverse long distance, pass through any stage

be settled, be disposed of

established

sever relations

have recourse to or give someone an amulet or talisman, keep something protected like amulet

stand in the way of

cooperate

chase, pursue

be student or disciple (of)

to sit with etiquettes

be engaged or betrothed

(a parrot) to call or cry

be or become the pupil (of), to study (under)