harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
final; eventual; ultimate
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
rumor; rumour; gossip; report
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
manners; courtesy; etiquette
private tutor; coach; governess
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
recommendation; referral; endorsement
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
future (usually near); prospects
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
(being) by oneself; with no outsiders present
even though it is not; despite not
ease; relaxation; comfort; unwinding
staying up late; keeping late hours; sitting up late at night; nighthawk
riskiness; (level of) danger
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
two times; twice; two degrees
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
free time; time at leisure