instead; but (on the other hand)
to become old enough to understand what's going on around oneself (of a child, etc.)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
head; chief; leader; the greatest (of all the ...)
to cut off (someone's head); to behead; to decapitate
noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
stupid girl; stupid woman
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
gorge; ravine; canyon; glen
person from the countryside; countryman; countryfolk; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
powerful family; powerful clan
a few years ago; some years back
oppression; tyranny; despotism
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
library (usu. single-room); small library
notice; attention; observation
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
light; easy; non-serious; minor
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to know shame; to have a sense of shame; to be ashamed
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to rage; to fly into a rage; to become furious