agarwood; aloeswood; gharuwood; aquilaria tree; lign aloes
common hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum); Analipus japonicus (species of brown alga)
homekeeping; housekeeping; housewifery
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
having one's choice; (ability to) pick and choose
harsh tasting; strongly alkaline tasting; excessively strong-willed; fiercely individualistic; strongly idiosyncratic
special selection; special approval; special prize; highest honours
large hospital; major hospital
shah; former ruler of Iran
crucian carp (Carassius spp.)
department (faculty) of literature
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
jinx; omen (can be a good omen)
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
to bail out (water); to scoop out
woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, taste in clothes, etc.; femininity
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to go out of fashion
reputation; respectability