build; physique; frame; constitution
underpopulation; low population density; depopulation
attraction; lure; invitation
good-natured; of good character
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
leaving school during a term
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)
rising up (of smoke, clouds, etc.); towering; plump; chubby; welling up (of an emotion); boiling up
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
handwork; handcraft; manual labor; manual labour; working with one's hands
lightly; nimbly; with agility; casually; readily; regularly
snow country; snowy region
to be bothered (by something); to suffer
sewing; needlework; embroidery
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
guarantor; surety; sponsor; reference; bondsman
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
interview; oral examination
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
briskly with small steps; trotting
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders)
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
fallen hair; combings; hair left on comb
diligent; hard-working; industrious
to run out of breath; to be short of breath; to run out of steam; to be unable to continue; to die
something wrapped in cloth
being painfully true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark); having an earache; feeling pain in one's ear