although; though; despite the fact that ...
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
model; standard; pattern; norm; criterion; example
private tutor; coach; governess
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
treatment (of a person); dealing with
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to do in place of or on behalf of (someone)
dispute; conflict; trouble; strife
for use by children; for children
being good at cooking; good cook
superior; excellent; fine
article; thing; object; property; real estate
(punishment by) striking with fists
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
patient's condition; pathology
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
attending (school, college, etc.); being enrolled; being a student
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
to fall into ruin; to be desolated
reflection; reflected light; reflected heat; glare
Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)
confirmation; certification; ascertainment
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
charm; talisman; tally; sign; mark; fu