to shine; to glitter; to be bright
death; rejection (of a manuscript, etc.); lacking; without
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
white paper; flyleaf; blank paper; clean slate; lack of prior opinion, positions, etc.; scratch
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
around the world; throughout the world
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
government; administration
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to tell; to announce; to declare; to pass (a sentence); to order
postwar period; period after Second World War
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
washing machine (laundry)
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances