where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
the future; future prospects
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
business; errand; nature of one's business
to come apart at the seams; to be ripped; to begin to open; to begin to bloom; to smile broadly; to break into a smile
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
call; summons; convening; convocation
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to be unequal to the burden (job); to be too heavy a load for
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to be; to exist; to be (honorific copula)
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
reduction by half; halving
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
splendour; splendor; pompousness; magnificence
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice