father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
to live through; to survive
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to talk to oneself; to mutter
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
cheerfully; spiritedly; vigorously; lively
boy; son; baby boy; young man
just because; even if; even though