reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
to continue to increase; to continue to mount
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
winning a prize; placing (high; in a contest)
bonsai; miniature potted plant
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
choices; alternatives; options
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
(blue-collar) worker; laborer; labourer
container (e.g. shipping); skip
various articles; various items; various kinds
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
person from the countryside; countryman; countryfolk; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
manners; courtesy; etiquette
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
leader; authority; mainstay
son and heir; son who will succeed one
jingle; jangle; chatty; nattering; coquettish; tawdry
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)