unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to feel like an idiot; to make a fool of yourself
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
promoting; increase; advance
intention; idea; inclination; wish
ill feeling; ill will; animosity; bad impression
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
United Kingdom; Britain; English (language)
measure to win somebody over to one's side
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
sedan chair bearer; palanquin bearer
exclusive possession; sole ownership; monopoly
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
fair; just and upright; open and honest; aboveboard; honourable
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
serious crime; grave crime
(dispensation of) free medicine
(death from) starvation; starving to death
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
quickness; agility; activity
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
praise; extolment; extollment
glibly; volubly; at great length
nowadays; in this day and age
business; errand; nature of one's business
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether