although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
sentiment; sentimentality
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
praise; extolment; extollment
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to lead someone around by the nose
marriage proposal; marriage talks
how many people; a number of people
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
no chance of; no way that; certainly not; will never happen
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to have an accident; to meet with an accident
comfort; consolation; diversion
to arrive home; to return
starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (contents); to tell everything; to reveal everything; to open one's heart
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
almost; roughly; approximately
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to smell sweet; to be fragrant