σπουδάζειν ὑπέρ
From LSJ
ἐν δὲ μηνὸς πρῶτον τύχεν ἆμαρ → it chanced to be on the first of the month, that day fell on the first of the month
Greek > English (Woodhouse)
be a stickler for, be anxious about, be concerned about, have strong views on, hear with pleasure, interest oneself in, take an interest in, trouble about