to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
throw; throwing; throwing event
cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine
end of life; death; annihilation
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
to pay attention; to be watchful
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
artificial object; man-made object; artifact; artefact
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to be a matter of life or death
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
item; something that one "just has to have"
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
untouched; unused; intact
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
function; facility; faculty; feature
famous sword; excellent sword
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
to explain adequately; to be accountable
circulation; dissemination