you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
take a chance; go for broke; nothing ventured, nothing gained
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
what do you want?; can I help you?
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to let an opportunity slip
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
being in tune (with each other); being on the same wavelength; being leaked (of information, secrets, etc.); (passing through) without hindrance; unobstructed
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
school with a high proportion of graduates accepted into high-ranking universities; school focused on preparing students to get into high-ranking universities; school with a high proportion of graduates who go on to university or junior college
pupil; student; schoolchild
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
school tradition; school customs; school spirit
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
receiving; acceptance; reception; admission
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
unwelcome favor; unwelcome favour; misplaced kindness
school building; schoolhouse
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
unfortunately; regrettably
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand