rent arrears; falling behind on rent payment
to narrow the focus; to focus attention (on); to concentrate (on); to zero in
quarrel; feud; wrangling; snarling (at each other)
evaluation; appraisal; assessment; judgement; estimation; criticism
to put into writing; to write
neutralization; neutralisation; neutralization (e.g. of a poison); counteraction
aforementioned; above-mentioned
to bow (of one's back, e.g. due to age); to bend
students attending lectures
seeming to want to say something; looking like one wants to give one's opinion
carefree; free from worry
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
quirk of fate; curious coincidence; happy chance
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
to raise one's voice; to shout
things to note; matters that require attention; important points; considerations; precautions; suggestions
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
running errands; going on errands; (transaction of) business; going about one's business; doing one's business (i.e. at the toilet); going to the washroom
support; backing; patronage
subtracting points; deducting points; points deducted
(very) patient; persevering
withdrawal (e.g. from an organization); secession; leaving; pulling out
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
travelling incognito; occasionally making an appearance
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize (someone); unconcerned air; indifference; nonchalance
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay