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 be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
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)
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
play; playing; pleasure; amusement; play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel); slack
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
large crowd; large herd; large flock; large school; large shoal; large swarm
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
just because; even if; even though
(another's) daughter; young lady
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
third-year student; third-year pupil
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
sensitivity; sensitiveness; sense (of ...)
one's circumstances or condition, esp. compared to that of another; coherence (e.g. of a conversation)
group; bunch; crowd; group
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
both hands; both arms; ten
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
will not do; do not; does not
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
meaning; significance; sense
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)