premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
to spend time (on doing something)
either way; in any case; one way or another
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
bridal costume; wedding dress
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
certainly; surely; definitely
help; assistance; service
leaving everything up to someone else
older sister; elder sister
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
snake; serpent; large snake
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
Blyth (Britain); Blithe; Blythe
best man; groomsman; bridesmaid; second (e.g. in a duel)
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
replacement; substitution; rebuilding; changing
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
world; society; people; the public
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
one's real father; natural father; biological father
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
heated argument; heated discussion; heated debate
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes