duty; obligation; responsibility
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
study; diligence; discount; reduction
share; portion; quota; cut
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
private tutor; coach; governess
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
splitting the cost; Dutch treat
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
go that far; to that extent
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
hotel charges (for lodging, not meals, etc.)
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for