spa (mineral spring); spa (establishment with facilities for beauty treatment, weight loss, relaxation, etc.); health spa; spaghetti
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
to accept a kind offer; to take someone up on their offer
using one's own judgement; making up one's own mind; judging for oneself
the real criminal; true culprit
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
moving into (a city, etc.); transfer (to a new school)
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to stop oneself from crying; to hold back tears
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
both schools; both universities
name recognition; established reputation
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
right side; right-hand side
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade
fixed number (of people); prescribed number (of regular personnel, students, etc.); quota; capacity (of a bus, boat, theatre, etc.); seating capacity
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
high achiever; student with good academic results
receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
goosebumps; goose pimples
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
incompetent; no-talent; worthless person; dimwit; incompetence
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
diminutive; dwarfish; pygmy; narrow (e.g. thinking); small
finally; in the end; after all that; eventually; on top of all that
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
to sleep like a log; to sleep like a baby
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
celebrating recovery from illness
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food