to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
big frame; large figure; huge body
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
open-hearted; free and easy; frank; not being bothered by unimportant things
to throw at; to turn; to raise
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
half-wit; fool; simpleton
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
I; me; myself; (arch.) we; (arch.) us; (arch.) ourselves
cannot do a thing; feeling handcuffed; being at the end of one's tether; being at one's wit's end
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
steamship; steamboat; steamer
locomotive engineer; engine driver
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
raising and lowering; loading and unloading
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
to teach someone a lesson; to show someone a thing or two; to show someone what one can do
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
establishment (of a business); founding
in a day; in a brief space of time
you; (arch.) your residence
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
steering; piloting; flying; management; handling; control
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to travel all over; to be active in places widely apart
handstand; headstand; being upside down; being in reverse