lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
to denounce; to disparage; to lambast; to abuse
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
(your) daughter; young woman
moving tale; impressive tale
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
person who introduces someone; introducer
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
old wound; scar; old unpleasant incident; past misdeed
materials; data; document
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
article; thing; object; property; real estate
proposed solution; idea for a solution
high mountain; alpine mountain
weak-willed; lacking a purpose; lacking will power to be patient, purposeful, or resolute
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
scene of an accident; crash site; accident scene
Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
knowing; (an) acquaintance
marriage proposal; marriage talks
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
to be grateful; to feel grateful; to be thankful
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel