to apologize; to apologise
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
investment; contribution; financing
patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.); patroness; sugar daddy; man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron; master
entreaty; supplication; petition
major dealer; wealthy merchant
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
to dye; to colour; to color
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
it is I who should say so
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
centre of attention; center of attention