society; the world; the times
that's the way it is; such is life
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
stolen goods; loot; spoils
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
single-mother household; fatherless family
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes