as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
(living) from hand to mouth; living on the fringe of subsistence
very much; exceedingly; extremely
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
daytime; during the day; Japan and China
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
official business; public business
adopted daughter; foster daughter
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
author; writer; novelist; artist
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
direct descent; direct line
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
status elevation; upgrading; promotion
close; intimate; on good terms
eternal; unlimited; endless
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)