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 pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
target group; target persons
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
to roar; to reverberate; to be well-known; to be famous; to palpitate; to throb
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
to hide; to keep to oneself
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
classical form of martial art
than; from; out of; except; but; more
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
capturing alive (an animal or person); something captured alive
to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
reason; cause; circumstances
counter; service counter (e.g. at a bank); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); automatically responding with an upload slot to someone who allows you to download (e.g. in P2P systems)