relation; connection; affinity
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
to narrow the focus; to focus attention (on); to concentrate (on); to zero in
positioning; getting a position; taking a position
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
another thing; exception; special case
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
wall of rock; rock cliff; rock face
fringe; rim; periphery; borders; outskirts
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
to be in focus; to come into focus
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to point upward; to look upward; to improve
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
machine room; machinery room; engine room; machine house
clearing one's throat; cough
to smoke (e.g. pipe); to puff (cigarette)
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to become greasy; to become oily; to be loud and garish
sunshine; dry weather; luster; lustre
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
to insert; to put in; to thrust in; to plug in
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
(putting on the) airs of an official
town planning; urban development; community development; creating a community
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under