at this stage; at this point; (only) now
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
courtesy call; going around to say hello (or goodbye) to everybody; making the rounds
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
stagnation; hindrance; delay
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
to accept; to receive; to agree
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
homecoming; returning home
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
high spirits; gleeful mood
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
several years; a few years
you (plural); all of you; you all
stealthily; secretly; in secret
whispering into a person's ear
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
greeting; a fine thing to say
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
Moon; month; moonlight; (a) moon; natural satellite
brilliant; bright; dazzling
exploitation; overuse; abuse
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
loveliness; charm; allure; colour and scent; color and scent
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance