to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
publication of results; announcement of results
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to accept; to receive; to agree
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
without; but if; otherwise; or else
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
utilization rate; capacity factor; utilization factor; coefficient of use
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
money-making; commercialized; commercialised
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
the other day; a few days ago
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
to find out; to discover; to locate
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent