to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to symbolize; to represent
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to shed light; to cast light
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)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to appear all together; to be all present
reduction; curtailment; cut; cutback; scaling down; contraction
edition; version; plate; block; counter for editions of a publication
miniature; miniature figure; miniature model
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
extension; elongation; (total) length; extension (e.g. of one's work); continuation; extension (of a line segment); extension (property of occupying space)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
charming; fascinating; attractive
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
to win; to achieve; to gain; to obtain; to secure
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
how many people; a number of people
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
proud; having a prominent nose
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
grandfather; male senior-citizen
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
good impression; favorable impression
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
progress; advance; making (good) progress
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
periodic; regular; routine
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
to get permission; to get approval; to get the go-ahead