to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
half-moon; half a month; semicircle
sender; consignor; remitter
every year; yearly; annually
online shopping; e-commerce; mail order
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
clearly evident; quite obvious; as clear as day; beyond any doubt; strikingly apparent
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
tool; implement; means; furniture
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
(period of) a year; during an era
club activities (usu. clubs in association with a school); extracurricular activities
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
although; but; even though; I wish that
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
application information; application guidelines; application handbook
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
(the crime of) kidnapping (kidnaping)
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
(written) contract; agreement
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
questionnaire; survey; poll
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
good family; respectable family; decent family
sons and daughters; children; girl
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
mental; spiritual; emotional
independence; self-reliance