to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
idle gossip; foolish talk; yarn
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
to increase; to add to; to augment
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to be greatly perplexed; to be at a loss; to be sorely troubled; to be greatly embarrassed
to blaze; to burn brightly
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
space (room, area, outer space)
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
heavy snow; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
setting up specially; special installation