patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.); patroness; sugar daddy; man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron; master
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
to aspire to; to aim for; (arch.) to give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.); (arch.) to perform a memorial service
wish; desire; ambition; choice
opportunity; chance; good time (to do); trend; tendency; momentum
to bud; to sprout; to develop (of talents, feelings, etc.); to awaken
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
edge of the eaves; house frontage
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
to this extent; to this degree; this much; this little
confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)
to impress; to move one's heart; to touch (a person's heart)
to fall into disgrace with; to incur someone's displeasure
nine; team; players on a team; no
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
my sympathies; that's too bad; my condolences
real intention; true motive; true meaning
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
to become frightened; to get scared; to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to get cold feet
beginning; start; civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
major power; principal countries
strong interaction; strong force
to be entwined; to be involved
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
separate post; separate mail; separate cover
manual; instructions; guide; specification document; specifications; blueprint
course; route; path; process; stages
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
different opinion; objection
it was very good of you to come; glad to see you
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible