to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
advance; moving forward; progress
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
straight; as the crow flies
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
deep emotion; strong feelings
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
the same; the said; likewise
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
killing and wounding; bloodshed
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
quickly and skillfully; to the point; succinctly; concisely
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
being on duty; person on duty
delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
first meeting; first interview with
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
laughing while reminiscing
conduct; behavior; behaviour
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to suit; to match; to become; to be like