suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
dial-style (e.g. of phones)
electronic; electronic formula
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
safecracking; safecracker
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
to talk; to carry meaning
dial (e.g. telephone, radio, clock, gauge)
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to calculate; to compute; to deduce; to infer; to conclude
accurate; correct; precise; exact
gradations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.); division; scale
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
second (unit of time); arc second
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
having strings attached (of a loan, etc.); having conditions attached; having a string or cord attached (of a bag, clothing, etc.); something with a string attached; having a lover (of a woman); woman with a male lover
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)