receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
it is I who should say so
at your own discretion; as you see fit
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
honour; honor; glory; privilege
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
since one was born; (in) all one's life
how long; how far; how much
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
decoration; ornament; trimmings
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
pretext; pretense; pretence
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
with a start; with a jump
first cry of a newborn baby
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
final; eventual; ultimate
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
fourth day of the month; four days
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
don't you think?; indicates question