"a haberdashery"
a shop that sells various sewing accessories
"a razor-thin woman"
a very tiny or small woman
"teetotaller"
non-drinker
"to give the thumbs-up"
to approve
"to be a matter-of-fact woman"
to be a straightforward woman
"fricassee"
meat stewed in a sauce
"tittle-tattle"
gossip
"onkaparinga rug"
a blanket, which is made from Australian wool and pure cotton
"to have a knot in stomach"
to feel anxious or nervous about something
"to garnish"
to decorate
"to have airs"
to behave arrogantly
"a well-to-do person"
a person, who is rich and has a good social status
"to quiver"
to tremble
"to be alcohol-pickled"
to be under the influence of alcohol
"to have bottle-blond hair"
to be a bleached blond"to keep a close eye on someone"
to watch someone closely
"canny"
cunning, sly
"bludger"
Australian slang for a person who is lazy and uses other people's efforts to achieve his goals
"a hanky"
a handkerchief
"a dillybag"
one of the types of bags made from plants and traditionally owned by Australian Aboriginals
