writing off (a debt); cancellation; balancing the books; cancelling out (gains or losses); making even; making up (for)
head; brains; intelligence
to go beyond the limit; to pass the limit
retainer; attendant; escort
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to make it less expensive
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
young lady (in ref. to a maid, etc.)
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
individual plate; single individual's small dish on which food taken from shared serving dishes is placed
large serving; large portion
(personal) background check
detective agency; enquiry agency
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
arbitration; intercession; mediation
boastful speech; bragging
person of common sense; common sense man
financial circumstances; financial situation; circulation of money
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to be traced (of a criminal); to be tracked; (arch.) to have a (male) lover
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
newcomer; initiate; rookie
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
actual expenses; out-of-pocket expenses; cost price
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
to rest; to suspend; to give relief