to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
experience; history; record; career
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
on and after; from ... onward; since
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
reaching; attaining; arrival
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
legend; folklore; tradition
schedule; program; programme; agenda
feeling; sense; impression
baton (of command); order; command; direction
power; might; authority; influence
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
big man; large man; tall man; giant
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to be helpful; to be useful
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
daytime; during the day; Japan and China; Japanese-Chinese; Sino-Japanese
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
unique; peculiar; singular
highish; somewhat high; on the high side; somewhat expensive; comparatively expensive; on the expensive side
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reaping what you sow; making a rod for one's own back
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement