first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
until now; so far; up to the present
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
something like ...; something called ...
using one's arms as a pillow
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
innocent; cherubic; childlike
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
perpetuation of one's descendants
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
living thing; organism; creature; biology
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook