one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
two by two; by twos; as a couple
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
workshop; studio; atelier
godparent; first person to give something its name
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
at the present time; as of now; at this time
aphrodisiac; love potion; philter
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
under construction; in preparation
bath heated directly from beneath, with a floating wooden lid on which the bather sits causing it to sink
drum (e.g. oil, gasoline); metal barrel
leaving everything up to someone else
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
tool; implement; means; furniture
to need; to call for; to require
horn; antler; antenna; feeler; horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)
three persons; three parties
golden ratio (approx. 1.6180339887)
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard