what is worse; to make matters worse
to take measures (against); to take steps
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
ninth day of the month; nine days
settlement day; day of reckoning
in case of; at that time; at this time
essence; quintessence; flower; glory
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
temporary sewing; basting
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
court dress; full-dress uniform
flat-iron; soldering iron; crimper; curling tongs; trowel
chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
just past noon; afternoon
study; library; den; home office; reading room
formal; courteous; ritual; ritualistic
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
speaking of ...; as for ...
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately
rude person; villain; blackguard; scoundrel; rogue; libertine