work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
gradually; slowly but steadily
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed
mountain ridge; near a mountain
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
to make an appearance; to show up
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
fashionable thing; popular thing; craze
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
blank; blank space; gap; time spent not doing something (e.g. working, practicing)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
maintenance; preservation; improvement
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast