to cross one's mind; to spring to mind; to occur to one
theological school; seminary
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
provision of expenses; scholarship
overseas student; exchange student
the strait gate (in the Bible); the narrow gate; high barrier (to enter a highly competitive school, company, etc.); difficult hurdle; difficulty
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
since then; from that time; ever since
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
now that; since; so long as; because
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
a cut above the rest; superior; one field; one matter; suitably; reasonably
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
immediately; right away; on the spot
to feel ashamed; to be abashed
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
light blue; pale blue; aqua
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
have a good day; take care; see you
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
dishonesty; injustice; dishonor; dishonour; ingratitude