The widower, the widow, the orphan and the childless

Make a show of oneself

Come straight to the point without the slightest hesitation

Be present in person on the grand occasion

one who has talent incurs misforture

a secret engagement between lovers

Tough and tough

to play second fiddle; to step down gracefully (humble expression); to concede defeat

sweet memories left behind by a popular official after his retirement

a music connoisseur

occupy the cities and pillage the territory

make frank statement without reservations

to put something aside for the time being (idiom)

high mountains and vast open country

Past and present

The devil and the wolf

be both sentimental and fragile

Remain blind

improper behaviour

make an uproar about something everywhere