to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
preparatory phase; preparatory period
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
annual (plant); first-year student
characteristic; feature; idiosyncrasy; spot color (in printing)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
construction; establishment
extreme height; high-rise (i.e. building)
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; tall building
personal feelings; self-interest
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
summer vacation; summer holiday
private; exclusive; secret
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
schoolgirl; female student
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
complete set; all; everything
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
one day; (on) a certain day
person who gets easily elated (when praised, etc.); person who readily chimes in with others; person who gets carried away easily
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
housemaster; resident advisor; houseparent; housefather; housemother; dorm parent
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
sloppy; slovenly; slipshod; negligent; loose; unkempt
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
falling of the curtain; coming to an end
cutter; cutting tool; box cutter; utility knife; (tailor's) cutter; cutter (boat)
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening