to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to have a smattering knowledge of
somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
attached; belonging (to); included; enclosed; affiliated; annexed
very; extremely; like the devil; as a demon
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
purification ceremony (performed with water); ritual purification; ablutions
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
agricultural community; farm village; rural
unique; peculiar; singular
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
dealing with; coping with
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)