to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
one-by-one; separately; in detail
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
pride; boast; credit (to)
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
older sister; elder sister
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
one's family (home) background (environment)
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
simple diet; plain food; simple food; frugal meal
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
cause (grounds) for concern (anxiety); reason for uneasiness
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
so; like this; in this way
to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers