to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
maintenance; preservation; improvement
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
series of battles; successive battles
(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
to write in more information; to add (a paragraph, more lines, etc.); to tack on
very likely; very probable
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
to clench (one's teeth); to grit; to set; to clamp
enumeration; citation; listing
contents of a document (esp. of a letter)
boom; craze; (economic) boom; boom (of a boat); (microphone) boom
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
(not) even once; (not) ever
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
stick figure; stick person
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
tail (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain
positioning; getting a position; taking a position
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly