amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
system of automatic advancement to high school and university without an entrance exam
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
setting a bad example to others
the teaching profession; education of laity
about; on; regarding; per; for every
to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
teacher's cane; teacher's pointer
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
tight skirt; straight skirt
derailment; digression; deviation
to bring back; to restore
drawing ability; skill at art
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
pride; dignity; self-worth
bashful; shameful; ashamed
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
one line; (a) single line; boundary; line (between things); forefront; front line
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
vitality; energy; dynamism
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
comfortably; peacefully; freely; (growing) quickly
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
clear; precise; definite; distinct
while alive; during one's lifetime
club activities; extracurricular activities
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
general; overall; across-the-board
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that