to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to change one's way of thinking; to switch the direction of one's thoughts; to put one's focus on a new subject; to adopt a new frame of mind
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
last-minute cramming; overnight cramming; (vegetables) pickled just overnight
fluffy and moist (of food); melt-in-the-mouth
confiture; confection; jam
Northern Europe; Nordic countries; Scandinavia
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
subject; title; subject (of an email); subject line
text (of a book, document, etc.); body (of a letter); this passage; this sentence
respect and affection; love and respect
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
undermentioned (statement); the following; at left
date and time (of a meeting, departure, etc.); days and hours
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
self-interest; selfish desire
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
awareness that one is not good at something; feelings of inferiority
opening of a park (theme park, botanical garden etc.)
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom
wharf; bridge; jetty; pier
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
high alert; severe warning
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple