Sentence:  For me , these will belong more completely to their surroundings if they are conceived in this early stage , though I freely admit that I do not hesitate to <WSD>add</WSD> or eliminate figures on the full sheet when it serves my final purpose . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of