to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
by today; before the day is over
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
it was very good of you to come; glad to see you
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
to be baked (food); to be printed (photos); to be fired (pottery)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to cut corners; to be shoddy
laughingstock; object of ridicule
sensitive; fragile; feeble; indecisive
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
wet nurse; nursing mother
obliging person; person who likes looking after others
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
woman; lady; adult female
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
the usual; as it always is; said; that (previously-mentioned person or object); (arch.) in the usual way
to be widely recognized; to be famous
to say; to tell; to state; to do
poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison
disclosure; exposure; revelation
personal (employee); employed; retained
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
investment; contribution; financing
mockery; derision; ridicule