act of treachery; breach of faith; stab in the back; double-cross
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
woman who missed the chance of getting married (because she is too old)
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
(religious) faith; belief; creed
to be flexible; to be accommodating
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
abundant harvest; bumper crop
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
to be blessed with children
matrimonial happiness; happy marriage
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
going; travelling; act; action; bank; counter for banks; counter for groups or parties of people
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
eerie; hair-raising; exaggerated; ostentatious
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
success; boom; being well-attended (of an event); prosperity
buying up of goods; cornering (market)
finish; finishing; finishing touches
20th day of the month; 20 days
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
distant future; inevitable future; places one goes to
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
frequenting (e.g. a bar); staying around (e.g. at someone's house); haunting
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
to take up one's residence