to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
story; tale; talk; discussion
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
grasp; catch; understanding
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting