manacles; shackles; fetters
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
(one's precious) only child
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
festival dolls representing the emperor and the empress
to sow seeds; to sow the seeds of ... (e.g. conflict)
apprehensive; vaguely fearful; gloomy (about the future); somewhat alarmed
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
unfaithfulness; infidelity; unchastity
to be betrayed; to be brought to grief (by an enemy); to be given a hard time
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest; (arch.) mental derangement; (arch.) madness; (arch.) insanity
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
as before; as ever; as it was originally
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
whiskers; sideburns; sideboards
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to sob; to never stop crying; to cry on and on
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
crying in sympathy; infectious crying
cannot help (laughing, feeling sympathy, etc.); cannot hold back (tears, anger, etc.); cannot suppress
every evening; night after night
safekeeping; temporary custody; claim check; deposit receipt; matter left undecided; unresolved issue
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
friendly relations; social relations; social life
nothing but; none other than
department (in an organization, company, etc.); division; club (at a school, university, etc.); team; part; portion
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air