how many people; a number of people
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
that day; the very same day
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
just one person; only one
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
although I say; although one might say; although called
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
commencing with; including
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
burst (e.g. dam, embankment, levee); breach; collapse; washout; rupture
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
living; lifestyle; living room
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
periodic; regular; routine