Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
family; members of a family
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
foster father; adoptive father
young lady (in ref. to a maid, etc.)
older brother; elder brother
younger brother and sister
(not) a single person; (no) one
world; society; people; the public
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
to become completely chilled
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
and yet; though; when; in spite of