to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
don't worry; there's no need to worry
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
majority decision; majority vote; majority rule
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
almost; roughly; approximately
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
before the week is out; before the week is over; within the week; sometime this week
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
main point; gist; essentials; bones (e.g. of an idea); pith
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to pick out item(s) from a group to keep
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
action committee; executive committee
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
progress; being under way
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations