unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
how many months?; how long?
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
living by oneself; living alone
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
foreign; abroad; overseas
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
living by oneself; living alone
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
close to the wall; alongside the wall
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
regretful; sorrowful; bitter; contrition
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
beginning; outset; first; onset