operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
construction at top speed
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
surface of the earth; ground surface
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
east, west, south and north
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
steering; piloting; flying; management; handling; control
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
naked eye; the physical eye
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
to be reluctant to do; to hesitate to do; to refuse to do; to be unable to do
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
no loss or gain; coming out even
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing