lily yarn; handicraft, knitting, etc. thread made of artificial silk
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
to ask for money; to put the touch on someone
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
start of a romance; beginning of love
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
great war; great battle; world war
speculation; venture; stockjobbing; gambling (on stocks)
mistake; error; discrepancy; discrepancy between one's actions and intentions
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
everyday life; daily life
even if; even though; however; no matter how
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
school expenses; education fund
continuing one's education into university
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
to pay attention; to be watchful
exclusive; attached to; specialist
exploitation; overuse; abuse
in succession; one after another
suffocation; choking; asphyxia
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
have a good day; take care; see you
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction