to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
final; eventual; ultimate
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to be able to manage somehow or other
if so; in that case; in that situation
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
listening device; bug; wiretap
beginning; clue; starting point
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
perfect; complete; flawless
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
educational institution; school; academy; campus
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
observation; survey; watching
changing clothes; change of clothes
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
function; facility; faculty; feature
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
volume (sound level); volume; bulk; volume (book); volume (storage area); potentiometer
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment