society; the world; the times
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
how much; how many; to what extent
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
university graduate; bachelor; bachelor's degree
tremendous; immense; enormous; colossal; stupendous; huge
to hang one's hopes on; to expect from
to (an extent); up to; there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...; even if there is no need to ... (at least ...)
home; household; family; hearth
to get between; to be caught in
sitting together in a circle; happy circle; harmony
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to pay (fees, taxes, etc.)
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
two times; twice; two degrees
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
if it is (the case that ...)
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
Yue (kingdom in ancient China; 6th century-334 BCE); Vietnam
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
eyesore; offensive sight; offense to the eye; obstruction (to the view of something)
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
look like; sound like; seem like; savor of; smack of
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit