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
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
patterns of thinking; train of thought
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
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)
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to become pale; to turn pale
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
being at sea; losing one's bearings; (arch.) disorientation upon waking at night; (arch.) forgetting which house or room to enter
transactions; dealings; business
to harm; to hurt; to fail to do; to do amiss; to almost do; to come close to doing
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
you; (arch.) your residence
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
stale; hackneyed; clichéd
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to toady (to); to fawn (on)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal