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(Jesus continues telling his parable.)
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## to make excuses ##
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Here it means "to say why they could not come to the dinner."
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## Please excuse me ##
"Please forgive me" or "Please accept my apology"
## five pairs of oxen ##
Oxen are cows or bulls that people use to pull heavy loads or do other hard work. Oxen usually work in pairs.
## married a wife ##
Use an expression that is natural in your language. Some languages may say "gotten married" or "taken a wife."