take great pains

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to give me your considered opinion concerning the interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

I took great pains with the planning of my lessons, using illustrations from the familiar things of their own background.

take great pains= make a special effort

V.

[amigos4]

Hi, Vil!

Your interpretation is correct.

[vil]

Hi amigos4,

Thank you for your kindness.

Among other things, you have to know, that my new teacher in Varna is from Arisona.

Regards,

V.