I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
it is no use crying over spilt milk
programme; program; plans; arrangements
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
here and there; everywhere
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own
calling by name; designation; nomination
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
one must constantly be on one's guard with ...; one cannot be too careful of ...
man marrying into wealth and power
to go ahead; to pull ahead
chance (of success); odds
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
noisy; confused; uproarious
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
to call each other; to call out to one another
agricultural land; farmland
water wheel; water turbine; hydraulic turbine; (arch.) violent wielding of weapons
waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
to have a smattering knowledge of
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
(at) the beginning of the New Year; early in the New Year
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being