future (usually near); prospects
(social) class; rank; grade
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
close; intimate; on good terms
adverse circumstances; adversity
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
choices; alternatives; options
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
impudent; shameless; brazen
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
serious crime; grave crime
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous
on bad terms; at loggerheads
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
contract marriage; marriage by contract
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
honor; honour; credit; prestige
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
strong-willed; strong of heart
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
modest; reserved; quiet; humble