change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
at all costs; at any cost; surmounting all difficulties
foolish; nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; trifling
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
(religious) faith; belief; creed
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
surprise victory; upset; coup
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
headset (for phones, etc.)
inexpert or untrained eyes
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
drawing ability; skill at art
winding; meandering; zigzagging; zig-zag; in twists and turns; sinuously
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
motive power; driving force
someone (something) not to be trifled with
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
materials; data; document
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
(not) even once; (not) ever