territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
prevention is better than cure; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; look before you leap; forewarned is forearmed; a stitch in time saves nine; (lit.) a walking stick before stumbling
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to leave (a scene); to step away
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
business discussion; negotiation
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
petrifaction; petrification; mineralization; mineralisation; lithification; fossilization
idol (i.e. carving or painting of a deity)
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
work of art; artwork; objet d'art
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
financial power; financial means; wealth
dial (on timepiece, meter, etc.); letter board (e.g. on typewriter, writing aide for the disabled, etc.); character board
financial circumstances; financial situation; circulation of money
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
show; display; pretensions; pose (in kabuki); posture
party venue; place for a party; banquet hall
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
(your) daughter; young woman
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
one's long-cherished desire