to exploit; to extort; to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice); to wring out; to press out
single-minded (esp. personality or person); one-track mind
compassionate; sympathetic
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
little finger; pinky; little toe
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
timetable (esp. a weekly school timetable); schedule
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
how; in what way; circumstances
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
backing paper (for a photo, painting, etc.); mat; mount
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
binoculars; field glasses
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
laugh and grow fat; (lit.) good fortune and happiness will come to the home of those who smile
saying; maxim; aphorism; proverb
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
new building; new construction
living; lifestyle; living room
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
alchemy; way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
depravity; corruption; degradation
to put into effect; to put into practice
capital; funds; seed money; asset
steady; sound; reliable; solid
old clothes; secondhand clothing
complete set; all; everything
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)
materials; data; document
cherry fruit (esp. sweet cherry, Prunus avium)
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food