groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
all times and places; all ages and countries
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to cross one's mind; to spring to mind; to occur to one
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
to mark the end; to spell the end
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
to recover consciousness; to come to
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
matter causing distress; something causing worry
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
verbal message; word (from someone)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
identification; background check; identity confirmation
registration; accession; register; entry; record
to manage; to arrange; to talk over; to dispose of
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
just made; fresh (from the oven); newly-built (house)
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
trial product; prototype model
to weave within (hair, fabric, etc.); to braid
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new