to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty

to become still or quiet

stubborn, often doing the opposite of what other people want you to do

a place for medical treatment; a clinic

to throw; to throw away

the useless outer shell of a plant that remains once the useful inner part is gone or used up

a check

bragged

strong

to commit someone to a mental institution, usually against his/her will

to take full bobbins off spinning machines and replace them with empty ones

two weeks

very upset or worried

feel annoyed that you have to pay for something or give something to someone

pay attention

afterward

sing or speak in a soft and gentle voice

looked down on

having to do something because a situation or your duty makes it necessary

very

braids (in hair)

uneducated

disbelieving or doubting

without success

with less business activity than usual; can also be literally loose (like clothing hung on his thin body) or not enough attention to detail (the player's slack in defense)

an extreme desire for something

said in a way that shows that the speaker knows a situation is bad, but also slightly amusing

a person who is not generous and doesn't like to spend money