to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
all people; everybody; ten thousand people
pull; patronage; tug; discount
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
to find a way; to find the time; to try to make oneself available
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
first-time customer (of an inn or a restaurant); chance customer; customer without an introduction from a regular customer
trouble; bother; annoyance
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
overlooking; turning a blind eye
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
guidance; leadership; leading the way
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
nightlife; night amusements
to call in; to invite; to bring in
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
love hotel; short-stay hotel used primarily for sexual activities
great difference; big difference; wide margin
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
ping-pong; table tennis; exactly!; surely!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
polite; respectful; reverent
one's every action; every single move
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
cleaning; dry cleaning; laundry service
actual expenses; out-of-pocket expenses; cost price
to turn completely into; to become completely
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
same; similar; (just) like; equal
resembling closely; being strikingly similar; bearing a strong likeness
whole story; full picture; full particulars
rote memorization (memorisation); rote learning; indiscriminate memorizing (memorising)
devoted; self-sacrificing