facing north; northern exposure
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
to be descended from; to be drawn from (the tradition of); to be derived from; to follow the school (tradition) of
spouse; wife; husband; partner
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
being on duty; person on duty; one's turn
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; community (of people with a shared trait, members, fans, etc.); scene; enthusiasts
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
to run around; to bustle about
misdeed; wrongdoing; wickedness
row of houses; every house; each house; all; totally
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
diplomatic turn of phrase; diplomatic language; tactful way of expressing something
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
partial destruction by fire
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
the real criminal; true culprit
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
cool-headed; unflappable; having nerves of steel; dauntless
searching for the culprit; trying to find out who did something
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
the question remains; it comes into question
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to dunk
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to become hot (from the sun)
rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer
to be elegant; to be graceful; to be refined
merchant; store; shop; merchant house; merchant family