to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
to become clouded; to darken; to darken (of a face); to worsen; to deteriorate
private; foot soldier; infantryman; underling; low level worker; minor player
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to train; to discipline; to teach manners
modesty; self-control; discretion
to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
showing one's face in public; facing another person
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
with no regard to appearances; without caring about how one looks
to sob; to never stop crying; to cry on and on
of course; certainly; naturally
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
Fernand; Fernande; Fernando
to grumble; to be unsettled; to grizzle
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
to wail; to bawl; to cry loudly; to shout (while crying)
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
on board a ship; aboard a ship
brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
heavy load; heavy luggage; heavy freight; heavy burden; heavy responsibility; encumbrance
to bring up indulgently; to coddle
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
colourless; colorless; achromatic; neutral (position); impartial
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
to reflect; to throw back light
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
landing; alighting; touch down
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
to hold (something) reverently with both hands
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer