to be born; to come into the world
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
lisping; poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression)
to polish one's shoes; to clean your shoes
settlement; solution; resolution
to tighten; to press hard
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
with all one's strength; with all one's might
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
to make an appearance; to show up
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
official divorce registration papers
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
dilapidated house; tumbledown house; my house; my home; small resting place comprising four pillars and a roof (with no walls)