to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; virtue; benefit
remodeling; remodelling; reconstruction; modding
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
spirit of a true craftsman; artisan spirit; pride in one's craft
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to shave off; to scrape off
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
summoning circle (esp. in fantasy fiction); magic circle
to raise one's voice; to shout
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
how many people; a number of people
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
metal fittings; metal fixtures
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)