I can say now (what I couldn't before); now (that things have changed) I don't mind telling you; I couldn't tell you until now; I couldn't have told you this back then
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to knead again; to rework; to revise; to polish
to do something with painful reluctance; (lit.) to have one's hair pulled from behind
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
then; and (then); in that case; if so
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
3rd day of the month; three days
near; nearby; not far off
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
exemplar; model; example; pattern
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
slight cold; bit of a cold; touch of a cold; lingering cold
to dye; to colour; to color
to overflow from something full
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
one-person show; one-woman show; one-man show; performing solo; monodrama
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
that; the matter in question
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
I don't want to boast but
recompense; indemnity; atonement