to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
cushion to soften the blow; something that cushions the blow
to blame; to find fault with
many; varied; all sorts; crowded; large (e.g. helping)
affectation; showiness; pretence
intolerable; unbearable; tremendous; out of this world; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
reputation; respectability
(arch.) great; (arch.) grand; greater (of equal court ranks); upper; a great deal; very much
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
formidable; not to be sneered at; not to be made light of
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
here and there; in twos and threes; now and then; from time to time; lightly fluttering (of falling petals, leaves, etc.); swirling (in the wind)
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
gun; pistol; tiddlywinks; marbles; repellence
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
to look upwards; to look up
right in the center (centre)
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
with all one's strength; with all one's heart; resignation; resolution
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to dye in different colors (colours)
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
just above; right overhead
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
(corporate) bankruptcy; insolvency; commercial failure; failed business