to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
staying the night; lodging (at)
lazy; idle; indolent; slothful
shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
having said that; on the other hand
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
rest area; rest stop; service area (next to a highway); service station; parking area
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
taking no notice; ignoring; not even looking at
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to thrust away; to send flying
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to crack a joke; to tell a joke
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
to be at a loss for words
to telephone; to make a phone call
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain in the same neighborhood
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better