central pillar (of a building); mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
cherishing one's children; doting; adoring parent
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
how; in what way; circumstances
dullard; indecisive person
(cute) suffix for familiar person; cute adjective form
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
this world; this life; world of the living
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
intimacy; affection; familiarity
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
besides; in addition; also; moreover
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
this for sure; certainly is
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
government office; agency; board
totteringly; with tottering steps; toddling
to rock; to shake; to swing
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity