even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
to be a matter of life or death
woman; female; feminine gender
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to have a long life; to live a long time
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
incoherent; wandering; vague; rambling; whimsical
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
some people; a few people; several people
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
details; particulars; whole story; sequence of events; chronology; circumstances
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
writing paper; stationery; notepaper