to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
postponement; deferment; adjournment
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
to have a relationship; to have relations
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
to take back; to recapture
to have a name entered in the family register
registering (a marriage, etc.) in the family register
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
foster child; adopted animal (e.g. pet)
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
to long (for); to yearn (for); to love ardently; to do eagerly; to do with restless anticipation
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
private funeral; secret burial
on bad terms; at loggerheads
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
looking depressed; long face
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
address (of a home, business, etc.); residence; domicile
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
billowy; fluffy; cloudlike; tenderly; amiably; softly
(matter) for congratulations; worthy of celebration; happy (occasion, ending, etc.); naive; too good-natured; gullible
one's way (ahead); one's path
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
child-rearing expenses; child-support payments (following divorce)
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
distant place; faraway location; far away