formula; equation; method of calculation; calculus
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
to spit out; to eject; to dump
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
on bad terms; at loggerheads
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
rationalization; justification
rational; reasonable; logical
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
to look away; to avert one's eyes
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope