hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
sorry; apologetic; remorseful
very much; exceedingly; extremely
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
finishing (a race); running the whole distance; reaching the goal; staying the course
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
confused; chaotic; jumbled; upside-down
to crowd (a house); to throng to (a door)
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
separation; farewell; parting
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
kindergartener; preschooler
distance; interval; gap; difference; estrangement
honeymoon; being in an intimate relationship; honeymoon (period)
all is well that ends well; it will all come good in the end; All's Well That Ends Well (play by Shakespeare)
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
a rival horse or candidate
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
before the end of this year
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
decoration; ornament; trimmings
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
trial product; prototype model
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
place for relaxation and refreshment