a few years ago; some years back
happy memory; sweet memory
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
you; (arch.) your residence
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
passion; temper; irritability
surfeit; glut; being fed up; food poisoning
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
putting a deliberately bad interpretation (on a person's actions); petty-minded suspicion
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
complicated and mysterious
stronghold (esp. of an enemy or opponent); inner citadel; bastion
good prospects; full of hope; promising
proclamation; official notice
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
legal wife; lawful wife; first wife (in polygamous relationship)
having no idea what will happen; God only knows; there is no knowing; you never can tell
knowing what is right and not doing it is a want of courage
to do for real; to do in real life; to carry (a story) into actual practice
to stay within bounds; to not take (something) to extremes; to not get carried away; to not go too far
to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much
this occasion; at this time; now
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
to capitulate; to surrender; to submit to; to concede
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow
your countenance (his ..., her ..., etc.)
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service