renewal; renovation; overhaul; update; repair; improvement
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
to weep the night away; to cry all night long
to harbor suspicion; to harbour suspicion
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
master; Your Lordship; My Lord; husband
the right person in the right place
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
unable to back out; unable to withdraw; unable to stop; unable to compromise
barn (for storage); shed; outbuilding
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
(opening of a) wound; cut
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
devoted; self-sacrificing
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
family name; lineage; birth; clan
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to get over a bad mood; to get back in a good mood; to brighten up; to recover one's temper; to feel oneself again
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
to make merry; to be festive
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try