complete; whole; perfect; safe
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly; hurting sharply
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
attendance; presence; appearance
keyboard (of a piano, typewriter, etc.)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
indifferent; paying no attention; taking no notice
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
to be transparent; to show through
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
carrying voice; well-projected voice
feeling restless; feeling nervous; fidgety; distracted
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
composition (of music); setting; writing music
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once