cruel and heartless; merciless; implacable; cold-blooded
vague; unclear; elusive; hazy
to have a bitter experience
to be cheap; to be inexpensive
favourite musical instrument, utensil, etc.
hat rack; hat stand; hat peg
spread of rumours (esp. to influence stock prices); spread of rumors
registration; positioning
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having swallowed a bitter bug
it is not everything to ...
having two poles; bipolar
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
self-absorbed; self-contained
state; condition; situation; terms
jack-of-all-trades; all-rounder; generalist; general merchant; general store
not long has passed since ...
adipocere (waxy substance formed by the decomposition of corpses subjected to moisture); grave wax
to hang one's hopes on; to expect from
vigorously; really getting stuck into
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
flour; powder (for polishing, dusting, etc.)
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
avenue; boulevard; tree-lined street
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
written letters; handwriting
deceptive methods; questionable means
to get entangled (with each other); to get muddled together