to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
fate; destiny; predestination
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
starting work (on); setting to work (on); commencing (a crime); playing (a move)
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
popular line (of products); best-selling line; hot sellers
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
old gentleman; elderly gentleman
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
and so; therefore; for that reason
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
many; much; plenty; hardly
wedding ring; wedding band
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
cheap article; poor-quality article
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
low-priced; cheap; shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; link back to discussion group, bulletin board, etc. posting
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
high-quality goods; luxury item