exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
to snatch from; to steal from
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to let out a cry; to break forth
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
simmer; bubble out; flow out
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
careful consideration; deliberation; thinking over carefully
to be answerable (for); to take the blame
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
wallet; billfold; purse; handbag
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
life circumstances; lifestyle; (family) finances
small present; small token of appreciation; with compliments (e.g. written on small gift)
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
thoroughly; carefully; deliberately; seriously; fully
habit; behavior; behaviour; trait
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible