to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
steady; sound; reliable; solid
source of funds; resources; finances
to bring; to take; to bring about
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
older brother; elder brother
older brother and younger sister
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
point in common; common feature
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
(present) head of a family
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
between (e.g. two people); face to face; hindrance; impediment; arrhythmic section of recitative in noh music; playing with only 2 players; prefix used for stress or emphasis
system; institution; organization; organisation
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
fortune; riches; goods; incorporated foundation
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
looks; personal appearance; features