sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
principal occupation; core business
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to close (one's eyes); to shut
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to return a favor (favour); to repay
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
searching for someone; search for a missing person
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
reason; cause; circumstances
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
imagination; supposition; guess
future (usually near); prospects
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady