(one's) initials; first letter (of a name, sentence, etc.); initial; first
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
reconciliation; make peace with
fully satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); happy; cleared of doubt
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
breaking off; snapping off; suddenly stopping
to show up; to appear; to turn up
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
make an issue or problem of something; something becoming a problem or issue
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
large intestine; large bowel; colon
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
condition; state (of health); appearance
middle of the night; dead of night
to squeeze out; to wring out
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless