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as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

2

(compulsory) retirement (e.g. on reaching the age of 65); mandatory retirement; reaching retirement age

1

mistake; blunder; slipup

1

this sort of; this kind of; like this; such

6

showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy

2

to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back

5

that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you

3

subordinate person

1

before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill

1

to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)

1

(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly

1

poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite

1

and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...

2

grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous

1

quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful

1

to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out

1

good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial

4

bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread

3

this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence

4

cracker

1

hey; hold on; come on

1

excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you

2

to be surprised; to be astonished

1

yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh

3

perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that

1

surprise

4

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of

1

home delivery

3

trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade

3

to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry

1

three stars (shape); three stars (rating); Orion's belt; Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

1

Western wine and spirits; Western liquor

1

temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room

1

don't you think?; indicates question

2

to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)

1

conjunctive particle indicating a cause or reason

1

to be peevish; to sulk; to pout

1

autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication

1

request; favour (to ask); wish; please

2

be; is

1

thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow

1

thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts

1

balloon (esp. small, toy variety); airship; blimp

1

about this time

1

to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous

1

to decorate; to display

1

a certain ...

1

plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation

1

be; is

1

bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly

2