to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
to make good use of; to use to one's advantage
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
to make a firm resolution
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
vicious circle; vicious cycle
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
close thicket; dense forest; jungle; Amazon (online retailer)
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
to crowd together in a confined space; to gather and make a commotion
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
perpetual motion machine; perpetual motion engine; perpetuum mobile
opening a new store; opening a new branch; setting up a stall (at a festival, trade fair, etc.); setting up a booth; exhibiting
(physical) growth; development
game arcade; video arcade; penny arcade
claw crane; arcade game in which a crane is used to pick up stuffed toys, etc.
something that will last a lifetime (esp. high-quality products)
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
game arcade; video arcade
(male) lover (esp. of a prostitute); paramour (of a married woman)
English Speaking Society; English Study Society; English conversation club
(switched) on; being on the green (of one's ball)
to dent; to indent; to depress; to humiliate
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
to drive a bargain; to beat down the price; to haggle
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
this world; this life; the free world (outside of prison, the army, red light district, etc.); this corrupt world; present world
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
surrounding at a distance
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)