30 words · Story levels: A0–B1
Including: sorry · sir · welcome · congratulation · apology
/ˈsɑɹi/
adjective phrase expressing regret or apology
adjective phrase expressing regret or apology
Also means: interjection used to apologize · adjective expressing pity or sympathy · interjection requesting repetition or clarification
ok ok i'm sorry!!
My Reference Just Said the Wrong Thing · A2
polite form of address for a man
'A gentleman left about fifteen minutes ago, sir,' Stevens said carefully.
The Wrong Umbrella Taken from the Garrick Club · B1
response to thanks: glad to help
I know 😄 you are welcome!
My Mum Replied to His Mum First · A1
good wishes for a happy event
Oh Priya. Congratulations.
I Found Your CV in the Printer Tray · B1
expression of regret
It was not an apology, and it was not forgiveness.
The Allotment Left to Two Brothers in the Same Will · B1polite request marker
Also means: urgent plea
please do not touch this dan.
My Reference Just Said the Wrong Thing · A2
express gratitude
Also means: express relief
"Thank you," he says.
The Red Scarf Left on the Paddington Bench · A1
expression of gratitude
Also means: gratitude or appreciation
thanks. dad always liked the olive bread so.
The Group Chat After the Funeral · B2
greeting someone
Also means: getting attention before a question or suggestion · calling someone out or protesting · informal conversational tag after thanks
hey tom 😊 can I ask you something?
My Mum Replied to His Mum First · A1
greeting
Hi! I'm your new neighbour.
The Landlord Isn't Who He Said He Was · A2greeting someone
Also means: answering or starting a phone call · calling for attention or expressing surprise
'Hello,' Leo says.
A Note on an Old Ticket · A1
move one’s hand as a greeting or signal
Also means: move an object back and forth
i am waving.
An Unknown Number · A1polite request for attention or apology
Also means: reason offered to justify an action · justify or pardon
“Excuse me,” Elena said.
The Photograph in the Charity Shop Coat · A2
expressed hope for someone’s good fortune
Also means: expressed regret about the past · gave someone a greeting
ok. wish me luck
My Reference Just Said the Wrong Thing · A2affectionate form of address
'Dear Mum,' it said.
The Telegram That Arrived One Day Too Late · A2be sorry to say
Also means: feel sorry about
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU.
The Telegram That Arrived One Day Too Late · A2
farewell
and THEN I said "so please raise your cups and say goodbye to Sandra"
You Gave a Speech at the Wrong Leaving Do · B1
say sorry
They did not apologize, not yet.
The Recipe Torn in Half at the Reading of the Will · B1
greeted by clasping hands
Also means: trembled involuntarily · moved the head from side to side
Edwin shook his hand.
The Wrong Umbrella Taken from the Garrick Club · B1
expressing congratulations
everyone was nodding and congratulating HIM
The Screenshot That Got Forwarded to HR · B1
nighttime farewell
😂❤️ goodnight
Split the Bill or Split Up? · A2
part of a conventional morning greeting
Also means: of high quality or ability · pleasant or enjoyable · expressing approval
"Good morning," she said.
The Greengrocer Who Refused to Stock the New Potato · A2expressing an anniversary wish
Also means: feeling pleased · expressing a birthday wish · cheerful or joyful
happy anniversary ❤️ one year already!
Split the Bill or Split Up? · A2morning greeting
Also means: morning, the early part of the day
"Good morning," she said.
The Greengrocer Who Refused to Stock the New Potato · A2
be introduced to someone for the first time
Also means: encounter or get together with someone · look directly at someone’s eyes
It is nice to meet you.'
Not For Me · A1polite-request auxiliary
Also means: hypothetical or conditional auxiliary · future-in-the-past auxiliary · habitual-past auxiliary
"Would you..."
The Mural Painted Over Before Anyone Saw It · B2greeting interjection
Also means: dismay · surprise or realization · relief or pleasure
Oh, hello Sophie, hello Lily! Do not worry. I am good at secrets. I have many secrets! Ha! Jake, you are a bad boy. But I love you. Now go and buy a good cake, yes?
My Gran Joined the Group Chat · A1good-night farewell
Also means: nighttime, the dark part of a day · an especially important or significant occasion
Hello children! The party was so nice. The cake was very good. Both cakes! Ha ha! Thank you. I love this group chat. Good night!
My Gran Joined the Group Chat · A1
farewell (attributive modifier)
Also means: go away or depart · put or place something somewhere · cause something to remain in a state
not Sandra's leaving do.
You Gave a Speech at the Wrong Leaving Do · B1
extend one’s hand for a handshake or assistance
Also means: provide or include as available · propose money in exchange for something · propose giving someone a job
When Reid finally collected his own umbrella, he offered his hand.
The Wrong Umbrella Taken from the Garrick Club · B1