general idea; concept; notion
stockpile; reserves; storing; stocking up; laying in (supplies)
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
sunken hearth; sunken fireplace
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
third day of the month; three days
fourth day of the month; four days
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
a few years ago; some years back
only; merely; but; no more than
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
friction; discord; strife
trouble; bother; annoyance
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
mistress; kept woman; concubine
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
even if; even though; however; no matter how
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities