to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
to do together; to share; to participate in
centre of (political) power
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
to settle (in a place); to settle down
de facto wife; common-law wife
woman who missed the chance of getting married (because she is too old)
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
many-sided; multifarious; versatility
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
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
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
influence; clout; leverage
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
like this; this sort; this way
how; in what way; how about; questionable
turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked; preparations; arrangements
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
to train; to discipline; to teach manners
material; materials; data; information; documents
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
minuteness; one millionth
to enter; to go in; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to attain (nirvana, enlightenment, etc.); to achieve
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
spy; special agent; covert operative
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business