fate; destiny; predestination
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
all over; filled in; complete; total; clichéd; hackneyed; plaintext
reading only the important parts; reading here and there; skimming through; reading word by word; reading only the parts one can understand
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
radiant smile; contented smile
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching; crunchies
to be baked (food); to be printed (photos); to be fired (pottery)
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
source of worry; source of distress
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
this occasion; at this time; now
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
daughter (esp. of someone of high standing); (another's) daughter
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)