at first; initially; in the beginning
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to acquire a trade; to learn a vocation
future (usually near); prospects
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
gifted education; special education for gifted children
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
frame; framework; outline
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
free; unfettered; according to one's own whims; doing as one likes
cultivation of aesthetic sensibility; education in good taste
in the end; at the end of the day
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
clear solution; clean decision
operating expenses; budget
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
that's a different matter; that's a different story
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to stop walking; to pause
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
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