Obligation: duty Sanity: soundness of mind; good mental health Sibling: brother or sister Delivery: the act of giving birth Fold: fail, fall, or collapse Ecstatic: feeling extremely happy and excited Keep (one’s) word: do as promised
Expressions
1. in my deepest dreams 2. I was afraid my husband would fold at the last moment 3. The ensuing months were a challenge. 4. trauma ahead 5. dared not become too attached |