at first blush
from the ground up
punch line
drowsy humour
to vent one’s venom upon someone
recurrent danger
in a heartbeat
disgrace of dismissal
ulterior motive
ceaseless drudgery
British encroachment in Boer territory
insalubrious air
butt end
perspicacious discovery
moot point
any number of heroes
diaphanous summer clothing
to take an evening stroll
to be full of cozenage
disaster relief
to bite the dust
wretched contraption
insufferable self-righteousness
sorority house
philistine absurdity
evasive answer
legitimate grievance
flower stall
with an alleged pornographic slant
in perpetuity
of pleasant disposition
to whip out of sight
brief spell
to be on one’s guard
cavalier execution of suspects
lingering hope
sedan chair
voluptuous pleasures