It is imporant to me OR for me? Could you tell me in what situations I should use "for" ,in what situations I should use "to"?And what is the difference?

Could you tell me why it is "think for oneself " instead of "think by oneself"

Could you tell me the difference between"neglectful" and "negligent"?

How should I unnderstand the phrase"initial success"?Some examples as well,please.

Could you tell me the meaning of "orientation"?Could you give me some examples as well?

When can we use "study" as "studies"?I mean when it refers to learning. e.gHe has made great progress in his English studies.

Could you tell me the difference between "a succession of"and "a series of"

It was a heartbreaking and costly sacrifice for the family, placing Kim-Chi on the small boat, among strangers http://www.exam8.com/englishlearning/tingli/daxue/sj21/200811/121181.html Does "it" refer to "placing Kim-Chi on the small boat, among strangers, in hopes that she would eventually reach the United States, where she would get a good education and enjoy a better life."?So what structure is it?

What is the part of speech of "much" in "as much as"?