to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
to get used to using; to get accustomed to using
sunlight; rays of the Sun
narrow (blade); slender (figure, build); thin
slit; slitting (slicing a sheet of paper, metal, etc. into narrower strips)
heel (of a shoe); heel; bad guy; player of villain roles
leather shoes; leather boots
black-dyed leather; leather dyed in deep indigo; edible mushroom in the Thelephoraceae family
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
day (as in holiday); daytime
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
like water; like it grows on trees
retailing; repeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.); parroting; echoing
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
fine split (e.g. in wood); hangnail
to begrudge doing; to find bothersome
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
fashionable thing; popular thing; craze
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
rough; casual (clothing); rough; rough (sketch); draft
dressing room; fitting room
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
... is the reason; ... is my excuse