statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
hot topic; talk of the town
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
original inhabitant; aboriginal; previous priest
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to discuss; to talk together
eleven; 11; jack (playing card); Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus fugax); Horsfield's hawk cuckoo
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
just managing; with great difficulty
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
left utterly helpless (e.g. by a curt reply or refusal); have no one to turn to; unapproachable
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
enough is enough; no further!
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
long ago; already; a long time ago
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
(wicker) basket used for carrying fish; creel
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay