to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
incident; affair; happening; event
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
group; bunch; crowd; group
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
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
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to be embarrassed; to lose face
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
difference; variation; difference
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
surroundings; environs; circumference
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to avoid (physical contact with); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
go that far; to that extent
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money