to resort to violence; to perform a drastic act
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
responsibility; duty; obligation
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
already; now; no longer; not any more
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
hastily made; improvised preparation
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
way; method; means; (technical) specification
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
remembrance; recollection; recognition
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
furnishings; implements; equipment
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
low table; table with very short legs
cross; crossing; intersecting; cross (soccer)
hidden reserves of strength; latent energy; potentiality; real strength
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
this family; we; this house
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
habit; behavior; behaviour; trait
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
without any weak spot; watertight (e.g. reasoning); impeccable
perfect; complete; flawless
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
gem; jewel; precious stone
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view