playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
to display one's real ability; to show one's real ability; to show one's stuff; to show oneself at one's best; to really shine; to come into one's own
novel; original; striking; strange; eccentric; fantastic
rickets; boneless; spineless
to refer to; to use as reference
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
stylization; to stylize; to conventionalize
character portrayal; characterization
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
sinking into deep thought; sinking to the depths; contemplation
to follow another's example
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
master; teacher; stable master
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
refutation; rebuttal; retort
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
romantic; spicy; coquettish
occupation; calling; livelihood
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
how many people; a number of people
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can