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
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
inspiration; afflatus; ability to sense the supernatural (esp. ghosts, etc.)
(arch.) bracelet (made of stringed jewels or bells and worn at the elbow); bracer (for the elbow of an archer)
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
take the world by storm; to hold sway over the minds of the people
first generation; founder
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
hearsay; rumor; grapevine
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
to rule; to govern; to administer
record (e.g. LP); record (e.g. in sports); record (data structure)