eighth day of the month; eight days
last night; yesterday evening
great storm; very severe weather; upset; surprise result; agitation; upheaval
to run around; to bustle about
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
final month of pregnancy; month in which childbirth is due
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption
to go into labor; to go into labour
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to be awesome; to be extreme; to be incredible
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
being excluded; being ignored; being kept in the dark (about); being kept out of the loop; (lit.) outside the mosquito net
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
wounded person; injured person
quantity or volume of water
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
reinforcement; strengthening
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
long ago; a long time ago; already
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
briskly; quickly; promptly
to say time and time again; to say till you're blue in the face
postpartum; after childbirth
recovery after childbirth; growth (of a child)
rubbing alcohol; alcohol for sterilization
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind