biological older sister; real elder sister
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
provincial city; provincial town; suburban city; regional towns and cities
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
at that time; in those days
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
Mary (mother of Jesus); the Virgin Mary; Mary (of Magdala); Mary Magdalene
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
unanticipated; unexpected
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
just a minute; small quantity
special; particular; peculiar; unique
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
studying under; looking up to; apprenticing oneself to
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
war; fighting; fierce competition
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
logistical support; combat service support
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy