school of one's (first, second) choice
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; liberal arts
review (of learned material); revision
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
intelligence; intellect; brains
breathing exercise; breath control; spirit cultivation; chi kung; qigong
assorted (female) medical disorders; blood vessels
being off guard; being defenseless
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
the three realms of existence; the whole universe (of a billion worlds) that Buddha enlightened; past, present and future existences; far-off ...; distant ...
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
to act like a grown up; to pretend to be an adult
going bye-byes; going beddy-byes; baby; childish person (esp. a young woman)
to fall victim (to); to get into the clutches (of)
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
unpacking (esp. after moving house)
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to do wholeheartedly; to put one's heart into something
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
to be saucy (of children); to be impudent; to be cheeky; to be sassy; to be precocious
one act (play, etc.); scene; event
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
wintertime; winter season
to watch steadily; to stare
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
card (with a message written on it)
self-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusation
acquittal; pardon; papal indulgence