year in, year out; always; 24-7
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
doomed (business, trade, etc.); in a bad state; poor
to backfire; to have a harmful result
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
drama; theatre; theater; play
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering
prejudice; bias; distorted view
legal wife; lawful wife; first wife (in polygamous relationship)
distinction; differentiation; classification
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
great men have great fondness for the sensual pleasures
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to do for (the sake of someone else)
tattling; telling on (someone)
joke; playfulness; kidding around
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
preparations for a journey
war funds; war chest; funds (for activities); campaign funds
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
offset; offsetting each other; cancelling each other out; set-off; setoff
to shout (in anger); to yell