to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
single word; a few words; brief comment
way; method; means; resource; course
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
not limited to; not just ...
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
control; management (e.g. of a business)
to beg; to request; to beseech; to implore; to entreat
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
(political) power; authority; influence
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to stick into and move around; to dig around in; to pick (i.e. one's teeth)
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
belief; faith; conviction
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
guard; sentinel; garrison
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
relatively; comparatively
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)