An expression of surprise, dismay, or indulgent disapproval.

plural of dear sir

(endearing or patronizing) old woman

Desperately.

(transitive) To value highly; to care about greatly.

(obsolete, derogatory) An Irishman.

An expression of horror or dismay.

(transitive with to) To be expensive. / (by extension) To cause a lot of pain or suffering.

The traditional first line of a diary entry, based on the first line of a formal letter.

(idiomatic) Loved or cared about greatly.