fortunately; luckily; thankfully
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
preparation; arrangements
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
older sister; elder sister
to live; to make a living; to get on with
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
older sister and younger brother
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to be born; to come into the world
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
care; precaution; guarding; caution
to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
change of tone; variation (music); irregularity; modulation (in radio)
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
while being out of the office or away from home
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time