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to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good

1

still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet

1

leader; authority; mainstay

3

proper; appropriate; due; suitable

1

(another's) daughter; young lady

3

one's person; around one's person

1

scandal

4

at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth

1

not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...

2

fluency; volubility

1

old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots

1

trading company

1

cosmopolitan (international) way of thinking; feeling for the wider world

1

one's parents' home

1

family chart and personal history

1

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

1

baby; infant

1

good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

3

a push; another effort

1

(providing) covering fire; supporting (backing up) someone (in a debate or argument)

1

supporter (e.g. of the arts); adherent; proponent

2

layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)

1

marriage proposal; marriage talks

1

as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much

1

to leave; to depart; to take one's leave

1

sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching

1

oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!

1

wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam

1

(not) altogether; (not) wholly

1

matchmaker; go-between; intermediary; middleman

1

to volunteer; to undertake a challenge

1

no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it

2

first marriage

1

average age

2

search results

1

formal marriage interview

1

preparatory phase; preparatory period

1

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

3

approximately the same

2

unmarried; not yet married

1

exceedingly; very

1

close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry

1

looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit

1

political life

1

good family; respectable family; decent family

1

sons and daughters; children; girl

1

social status; social position

1

health; healthy; sound; fit

2

looks; personal appearance; features

1

showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy

1