to boil; to decoct; to infuse
to attempt; to test; to try out
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
moment; brief space of time
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
mental; spiritual; emotional
instability; insecurity; crankiness
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
sleeplessness; insomnia; wakefulness
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
this world; this life; world of the living
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
unstable state; metastable state; quasistable state
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to buy more (of something)
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
evil spirit (that can possess people)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
temporary retirement; suspension from office
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
firmly; plentifully; with all one's might
to be needed; to be wanted
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
such; like that; that sort of; very
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear