it's been a long time; long time no see
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
proneness to being ill; being sick a lot; proneness to disease
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
father; dad; husband; you; he
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
speaking voice; talking voice
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
to get in; to go in; to come in; to flow into; to set; to set in
poor physical health; bad shape
pregnancy; conception; gestation
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to