to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
incomplete; unfinished; imperfect
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
power; might; authority; influence
elementary level; beginner level
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
rapid firing; continuous firing; firing in quick succession
to be collected (of clams, etc.); to be gathered (of mushrooms, herbs, etc.); to be picked (of fruit, etc.); to be able to collect; to be able to extract; to be able to get
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
to mix; to blend; to combine
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on