to express regret for a fault, mistake or error
Tom apologized to Sue for being late.
colleague
someone who works in the same office as another worker
He has a very good relationship with his colleagues.
emergency
a sudden happening that calls for an immeidate action
In an emergency, try to remain calm.
errand
a short journey either to take a message or to deliver or collect
Bill had to run some errands after work.
excuse
a reason given for doing something bad or not doing something you should have done
There is no excuse to have not done your homework, if you had time to watch television.
exhausted
to be very physically tired
I was so exhausted that I went straight to bed.
hang out
to spend one's leisure time at a certain place
Jessie and David like to hang out around the beach.
residence
the place where a person lives
Her residence was located three blocks from the beach.
spill
to cause a liquid to fall out of its container
The box fell and the toys spilled all over the floor.
stay up
to remain awake
We stood up and talked until the early morning.