for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
intensification; aggravation
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
installation (esp. software)
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
rolling stock; railroad cars; wheeled vehicles
self control; self restraint
stopover (during a train or bus journey)
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
fixed date; appointed day
very rich person; the super rich
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
ordinary people; common folk; general masses; man in the street; populace at large
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
clone; kroon (former currency of Estonia)
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
breaking off an engagement
wedding hall; marriage hall; wedding place; wedding location
rationalization; justification
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
impulse buying; impulse purchase
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit