video letter (message sent by video)
the way one works; one's working manner
(the condition of) one's health
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
to not believe one's ears
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
marriage proposal; marriage talks
enterprise; business; company; corporation
son and heir; son who will succeed one
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
no objection; nothing to criticize (criticise)
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
at a young age; while still young
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
charitable person; philanthropist
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
one's company; company one works for; in-house; belonging to the company
huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to satisfy the requirements
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
how long; how far; how much
long-established; old-established; traditional
to settle (in a place); to settle down
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
mental; psychological; physical
deduction; subtraction; balance; ebb and flow; rise and fall
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
son of a distinguished family; son of a noble
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
one's view (opinion) of men
covered with; stained; smeared
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth