complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
to create a stir; to make waves; to raise a question about; to cause a sensation
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
sweet (flavour); sweet (of alcohol); sweet (e.g. melody); pleasant (e.g. atmosphere); suite (of rooms); suite
round shape; circle; circular form
sick person; patient; invalid
deep sleep; sound sleep; profound sleep
to change; to shift; to come and go
January; first month of the lunar calendar
having said that; on the other hand
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
wrinkled; full of wrinkles
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
to be sitting with amicably; to be close to someone
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
cannot help (doing); have no choice but to; am compelled to; am obliged to; it is incumbent upon (me) to
person one is dating; significant other; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend
having one's choice; (ability to) pick and choose
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)