eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
fixed number; certain number; given number; definite number
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
soon; shortly; before long
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
about; on; regarding; per; for every
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
construction; architecture (of buildings)
engineering works; civil engineering; public works
smoothly; easily; readily
with one's mouth wide open; gapingly
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
environment; surroundings; circumstances
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
after that; afterwards; thereafter
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
question; inquiry; enquiry
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
government official; public servant; civil servant
taking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university)
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
accurate; correct; precise; exact
to sit for an examination