to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
to impress; to move one's heart; to touch (a person's heart)
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
(social) class; rank; grade
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
close; intimate; on good terms
adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
choices; alternatives; options
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
impudent; shameless; brazen; cheeky; presumptuous
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)
serious crime; grave crime
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous
on bad terms; at loggerheads
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
contract marriage; marriage by contract
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
strong-willed; strong of heart
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless