to apologize; to apologise
superficially polite but actually rude; rude under a veneer of politeness; courteous on the surface but insolent at heart
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
third day of the month; three days
second day of the month; two days
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
everybody; every last one of them; all
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
perfect; complete; flawless
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
to diminish (dampen) the spirit
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
leather strap; thong; leash
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
gesture; gesticulation; motion