finish; completion; the end
bottomless (bucket, etc.); unbounded (good nature, optimism, etc.); boundless; imprudent; indiscreet; extremely heavy drinker
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
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
laboratory testing bench; laboratory table; subject of an experiment; (human) guinea pig
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
crushing; squashing; crumpling; crinkling (into a broad smile); forming creases; forming wrinkles
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
technical training; professional education
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
only; merely; but; no more than
to detach; to decapitate; to cut loose; to let loose; to dismember
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)