permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
minor cosmetic surgery; nip and tuck
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
functional disorder; dysfunction
treating (someone) like an object
settlement money; compensation to settle a case out of court
to be eloquent; to have a way with words
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to pose as; to (successfully) impersonate; to pretend to be; to (completely) become; to (fully) turn into
cerebral infarction; (ischemic) stroke
repeatedly; several times; many times
China (sometimes also used in ref. to Korea or other foreign countries)
shabby; mean; sorry; dingy
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
children's home; child care institution; orphanage
single cell; simple-minded person; one-track-minded person
young and energetic; up-and-coming
liking something; being partial to something; -phile
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
to follow someone's last wishes; to fulfil a dying wish
just a handful; only a small number (of)
teachers, superiors, and men of prominence
nursery school teacher; childcare worker
to return a favor (favour); to repay
having no memory of (having done something); having nothing to do with; having no knowledge of; knowing nothing about
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
dynasty; reign; period; epoch; court; North Korea
as before; as ever; as it was originally
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
private affairs; personal matter
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting