to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
appearing with one's (full) name; showing one's name (on a nameplate, etc.)
misrepresentation; false statement
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
receptionist; reception woman
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
one by one; one at a time; in turn
on the right as one faces (it)
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
(written) application; application form
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
mix-up; mistake; misunderstanding
making no mistakes (esp. in a performance)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
cooperation; mutual aid (help)
fabrication; put-up job; trumped-up story; frame-up; hoax
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
to happen suddenly; to take place unexpectedly
tuft of hair under temple; sideburns; sidelocks
Western-influenced; occidental-looking; exotic; (lit.) smelling of butter
not carrying (driver's license, passport, etc.); not having on one's person; nonpossession
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
menial; meanness; servility; abject
eleventh day of the month; eleven days
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
to gather strength; to take heart