to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
unexpected meeting; coincidence
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
end; extremity; limit; result; outcome; upshot
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
manner of using one's hands
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
gardening; puttering around in the garden
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
aesthetic sense; sense of beauty; eye for the beautiful
genuine article; real thing; real deal
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
early on; earlier on; from early
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
all; entire; whole; altogether
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)