to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
difficult to ...; hard to ...
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
friendly relations; social relations; social life
exploitation; overuse; abuse
farmer; farming family; farmhouse
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
cheerful (look); healthy (complexion)
simple type of clothing consisting of a large piece of cloth with a hole in the middle for the head
to hug; to clasp to one's breast
preparation; arrangements
being startled; getting a shock
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
long-awaited; much-awaited
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
catalog; catalogue; inventory; menu
to rearrange; to resequence
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
to do together; to share; to participate in
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
on duty; at work; while working