to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
to do for (the sake of someone else)
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
the very best; excellent; superb
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
minimum; at the very least
to speak disparagingly of; to speak very ill of; to run down; to trash; to slam; to lay into
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
forcefulness of speech; influential voice
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
many; much; a great amount; (arch.) excessive amount
resting at times; with careful thought; after proper consideration
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
to object; to protest; to speak; to say; (arch.) hello!; (arch.) is anyone home?
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
to step forward; to volunteer
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
dangling; swaying; (walking) leisurely; aimlessly; idly; lazily
to be dizzy; to feel faint; to feel giddy
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough