orchid of Western origin; tropical orchid
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
chasing; metal carving; metal engraving
outsider; layman; amateur
generous; magnanimous; open-handed; liberal
surely; certainly; no doubt; must
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
heedless of danger; braving dangers
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes)
selling out; being sold out
impact of publicity or propaganda
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
social life; social intercourse
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
general (variety) store (shop)
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
lacking skill; uninspiring; unexciting; dull; unrefined; boring (from being too plain)
occasional; infrequent; rare
one's own way (esp. of an assertive man); one's own approach
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute