something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
beginning; outset; first; onset
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to be talented; to be able
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
of course; certainly; naturally
to live; to make a living; to get on with
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
training; drill; practice; discipline
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
spit; skewer; proxy (computer server)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)