long time; several hours; long spell
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
distant look; faraway look
direct connection; direct link
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
way of using (something); usage; use; directions (for use)
refining; purification; careful manufacture
temporary; transitory; short-lived
large quantity; large amount
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
maker; builder; creator; farmer
price; cost; value; worth; value
billowy; fluffy; cloudlike; tenderly; amiably; softly
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
deterioration (in quality, performance, etc.); degradation; worsening; (visible) aging; becoming unattractive (due to aging)
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
anything and everything; just about everything
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
I think (something) won't (something); probably (something) isn't (something)