old couple; elderly couple
home; household; family; hearth
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
shedding tears; lacrimation
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
consciousness or awareness of being ill
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
only; merely; nothing but; no more than
cannot help (feeling); unbearably; must not ...; should not ...; must ...; have to ...
trough; gutter; water pipe; flume; chute
5th day of the month; five days
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
shopping; purchased goods
to limp; to drag one's feet
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
bending; curving; warping (of feelings, logic, etc.); distortion; refraction; inflection
cannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do; having no choice
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to discuss; to talk together
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
vividly green; lush green; fresh and green; verdant; deep blue
gentle; mild; meek; tender
in deep black; in jet black
shadow; shade; shading; nuance; shades of meaning; subtleties
wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread
cerebral infarction; (ischemic) stroke
formal; proper; prescribed; conventional; stereotypical