to and pro = 来回
the lift up = 拾级而上
lift up = 提, 抬, 举, 举起(身体一部分)
take hold of = catch hold of 变种 抓住,握住
pick up = take hold of and lift up from a surface
be sure of = 确信
after all = in spite of everything, it must be important
look after = take care of
round / around the corner = very near in distance or time
at other times = on other occasions
tremble = shake uncontrollably with quick short movements
stoop = bend the body forwards and downwards
flutter = move quickly to and fro in the air
reluctant
reluctantly = unwillingly
parcel = 包裹
disappointment = badness because that one does not get what one hopes for
pang = suddenly, sharp pain
writing = handwriting
seal = vt. 密封
sealed = a. 密封的
unsealed = a. 未密封的
granny = grandmother
clatter = a number of rapid short knocking sounds
cardigan = 羊毛衫
slipper = 拖鞋 a pair of slipper
mint = 薄荷糖
marigold = 万寿菊
bunch = things of the same kind that are tied together
clean
brighten = make bright or brighter
spot = round area that is different from the main surface
endure = bear, suffering
decade = ten years
efficient = able to plan and work well
funeral = 葬礼
operating table = special table in a hospital where operations are done
operate = cut the body in order to set right or remove diseased part
minor = not serious or important
arrange = plan; make preparations
primary = most important; earliest; fundamental
content = satisfied; pleased
aged = old
medal = 奖章
mayor = chief official of a city or town
occasion = special time; time when sth. happens
rare = not happening often
postman = 邮递员