to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
the other day; a few days ago
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
police; police officer; police station
story; tale; talk; discussion
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
until now; so far; up to the present
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to shade an account; to add something extra
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
in this way; thus; such; uh...
by myself; in person; by oneself
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
twenty-fourth day of the month; twenty-four days
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching