to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)
regular time; stated period
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
parental love or affection
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
to pile up; to accumulate
this for sure; certainly is
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
serving tea (esp. at a company); tea server; tea lady
phone duty; being on call
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
creation; Creation (by God)
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
place that is cool in the summer; place one goes to escape the heat of summer; summer retreat
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
automatic lock; automatic door-locking system
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
to grow up; to become an adult
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
to give one's everything; to make one's best effort; to be enthused; to put your back into it
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
accumulation; accumulate; store