having had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
depression; low spirits; dejection
clearly (understand, see, hear, etc.); distinctly; perfectly; as if it were right in front of one
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
self-interest; selfish desire; greed
to spend all one's time doing; to do day in, day out; to do nothing but ...; to pass (of days)
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
to make something one's own; to appropriate for oneself
diversionary tactics (maneuvering); disguise; hide by camouflage
sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)
to play a central role; to take a leading part
to finish; to end; to close
ostentation; show; affectation
to escape death; to be saved from death
premeditated murder; deliberate murder; willful murder; wilful murder
whatever will be, will be; things happen the way they happen; let nature take its course
itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
to aspire to; to aim for; (arch.) to give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.); (arch.) to perform a memorial service
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
to part (from); to part company (with); to split (with); to break off relations (with)
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
what sort of; what kind of; what way
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
posture; position; stance
Imperial standard; worthy cause
rebel; traitor; insurgent
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
natural accompaniment; inseparable pair; inevitable aspect (of something); part and parcel; supplementary printed insert (in a book or magazine); appendix
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long