work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to become a (bad) habit; to become a habitual practice; to become addictive; to grow on one; to become moreish
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
how much; how many; to what extent
to put one's strength into
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession
strength; power; proficiency; ability
persistent; stubborn; sticky; viscous; viscous temperament (in Kretschmer's classification); epileptoid temperament
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
to spend time (on doing something)
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
can't go on like this; can't stand it anymore; can't take it any longer