to be transparent; to show through
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to follow another's example
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
covering; protection; backing; relief
three; three years of age
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
to talk; to chatter; to tell (e.g. secrets)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
to start; to begin; to commence
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
perfect; just right; ideal
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to stop walking; to pause
force (bulldoze) one's way through
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
it's been a long time; long time no see
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
cave; cavern; den; grotto
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
putting into operation; invocation
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice