no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
the lone woman (e.g. bright flower) in a group
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on