to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
technique; art; skill; move
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
meeting; greeting; welcome
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
modesty; humility; being humble
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to resume breathing; to come around; to come back to life
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
reproachful; hateful; bitter
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
what with this and that; for a number of reasons