workforce reduction; personnel cut
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
vicious circle; vicious cycle
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
barker; tout; hawker; calling out to potential customers
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
sexy; popular; well-liked
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
cannot be compared with; no match for
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to well up; to burst; to arise
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
drawing a sword; drawn sword
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
theatre; theater; playhouse
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
seat; seats; stands; grandstand; bleachers
ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert
to listen to in an ecstasy
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business