pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform
(I) won't say anything no matter what; unwilling to tell even under threat
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
(right at the) side; just beside
putting one's hands behind one's back; having one's hands behind one's back; behind; rear; back
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
merchant; store; shop; merchant house; merchant family
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
business conditions; trade conditions; financial situation
sincere; honest; faithful
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
and so; therefore; for that reason
to be flexible; to be accommodating
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
management; administration; operation; running (a business); conducting
good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
most important condition (for); first prerequisite
secondary; of secondary importance
learning good manners through apprenticeship (to an upper-class family)
one's employer's house; one's employer; place of apprenticeship
subordinate work; assistant; domestic duties; servant; maid
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
marriage (of a woman); marrying into a husband's family; becoming a bride; wedding; wedding ceremony
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
direct descent; direct line
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to give something weight; to give something dignity
support; backing; aid; assistance
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor