simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
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
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
by myself; in person; by oneself
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
such; this sort of; like this
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
chair; stool; post; office; position
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
guardian; protector; patron; parent
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving