delivery of books; presentation copy
reconciliation of interests; settlement of interests
indulgent to (one's) children
greeting phrase (in letter, etc.); salutation
not mince matters; not mince one's words
to pick a fight; to find fault
still better; even better
property-value; attribute value
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
paper (manufacturing) industry
passing away; dying; death
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
reporting, contacting, and consultation
backboard; dorsal plate; tergum
recess; break; breathing spell
to speak sharply; to sharpen one's tone; to raise one's voice
cutting ingredients into decorative shapes (e.g. vegetables)
point of dissatisfaction; complaint; gripe; issue
to be associated (with); to be connected (with)
by any means, fair or foul
low quality; poor quality
airing of clothes, hanging scrolls, etc. (to prevent damage from insects and mould)
negotiable; further discussion needed
to look daggers at someone; to be angry
the principle of the thing
insufficient; not enough; lacking; dim-witted; slow; one brick short of a full load
changing seasons; season's transition; transition from one season to the next; turn of the seasons; turning of the seasons
to gain a bad reputation; to fall into ill repute
evil destiny or connection; unfortunate love