puppet operator; puppet manipulator; puppeteer
considerably (beyond one's expectations); unexpectedly; surprisingly; contrary to one's expectations
none of your business; not your concern
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
to constrict one's chest; to wring one's heart; to wrench one's heart
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
official announcement; proclamation
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
machinery; gadgetry; equipment
instruments; equipment; implements; utensils; tools; apparatus
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
fraud; cheating; foul play; trickery; hoax; swindle
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
monkey show; bad acting; overacting; unconvincing performance
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old acquaintance; old friend; (a) regular
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
visit (from someone); call
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
raindrops; falling drop of water; intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed
device; equipment; machinery; apparatus
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
stirring; slight movement
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
care for patients with bedpans, urinary bottles, etc.
to cause a person trouble
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
not a pretty sight; appalling; not a good look
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible