being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
(air) bubble (esp. in a liquid)
to be enlivened; to be exhilarated
reception room; parlor; parlour
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink
bubbliness (of a carbonated drink); sound of bubbles (of a carbonated drink); fluffiness (of a cake, souffle, whipped cream)
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
carbonic acid; carbonated water; baking soda; sodium carbonate
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
sales promotion; hard selling
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
highest grade; superlative degree
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
connection; link; relationship
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
potential; latent faculties; potential capacities
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
nod; inclination of the head
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
execution; punishment; spanking
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission