Vocabulary

to be full of pride; to be boastful

when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)

one's own child; one's own children

to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit)

almost not able (to do something)

one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself

devil's walking stick (Aralia elata); Japanese angelica tree

discretionary allowance

contrary to one's expectations; to one's surprise

uncalled for; unnecessary; gratuitous

unladylike; unbecoming; immodest

nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious

while surprised; suddenly

if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side

with these words; while saying

all living things; all God's creatures, great and small

from one's home; while sitting at home; without leaving one's house; without moving from one's chair; without taking a step outside

first of all; first thing

to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet

alarming; worrisome; of concern

keeping silent; saying nothing at all

if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if (one) doesn't have ...

if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if (one) doesn't have ...

unthinkable; extraordinary; preposterous; cannot be

to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself

to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up

to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up

it's no big deal; it's nothing to fret about; it's not like it's the end of the world

indifferent; paying no attention; taking no notice

to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains

you'll pay for this!; you'd better keep your mouth shut!; you won't get away with this!

to get along well with; to make a go of it

to manage something successfully; to be successful

forgive me

for a long time

younger child

to blush

to subsist; to keep on living

can't survive (without ...)

warming of water (in spring)