nothing but; none other than
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
completely honest relationship; hanging out naked (e.g. at a public bath)
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
authentic; credible; creditworthy; dependable; reliable; sound
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
to loaf (particularly on the job); to idle one's time away; to dawdle
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
midterm (mid-semester) test or exam
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
study; pursuit of knowledge
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
even though; despite; when
creating a (usually favorable) environment
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
had better ...; had better not ...
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
to crowd; to flock; to swarm
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
(committee) chairman; president
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
(to be ashamed enough) to wish you could just disappear; wanting to sink into the ground in shame
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
modesty; humility; being humble
PS; postscript; appending; addition (esp. of data, information)