granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
lower back (or hip) pain; lumbago
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to relax; to soften; to relieve (e.g. stress, tension)
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to be reflected in a mirror
to discuss; to talk together
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
to forfeit; to confiscate; to call out; to summon
to be cold (to); to ignore (someone)
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to sit for an examination
marital relationship; marital relations
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to exhaust one's vocabulary (in trying to persuade somebody or explain something, etc.); to run out of words; to be verbose; to cajole; to talk someone's head off
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to make an appearance; to show up
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
so miserable that it is painful to look at; can't bear to look at; painful to watch
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself