depending on; dependent on
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
gap; lag; difference; discrepancy; shear (e.g. shear stress)
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
consumption; expenditure; spending
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
great; grand; (arch.) obstinate; (arch.) stubborn
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
weather; fair weather; fine weather
everyone; everybody; ladies and gentlemen
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
little power; little influence; (one's) poor ability; limited ability; what little one can do
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
invitation; introduction; temptation
to draw the line; to set a boundary; to make a clear distinction
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to let (something or someone) go past; to do too much
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
to keep an eye on; to take care of
preparations for returning (home)
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
supply; supplying; replenishment
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
to come back (of an illness, cold weather, etc.); to return; to recur; to happen again
too much for one to handle; unmanageable; uncontrollable
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
through (e.g. an intermediary, a medium); via; over (e.g. a network); across; by way of; by means of
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
breathily (while talking)
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish