water lily, lotus

take a long time, be a long time (since)

having a pattern, specifically striped or checkered; to be variegated

A transverse stay in the roof of a building. / A prop or stay applied to the side of a house, boat or ship.

the past, olden days

ancient, old-fashioned

wheel (circular device facilitating movement or transportation)

to comb (the hair)

fetters (chain used to bind a person or animal by the legs).

Yangon, Rangoon (largest city and former capital of Burma) / Yangon Region (an administrative subdivision in Myanmar)