to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
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
secret medicine; secret remedy; nostrum; wonder drug; excellent remedy
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
use; utilization; utilisation; application
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to approach (one's) death; to face (one's) death
certainly; surely; definitely
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
twilight (traditionally regarded as a time when accidents and disasters are frequent)
this world; this life; current epoch (i.e. the Holocene epoch)
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
preparation; arrangements
metallic sound; metallic clank
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
lingering scent; lingering fragrance; residual aroma
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
sharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acute; sharp-witted; shrewd; clever
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
heat shimmer; heat haze; shimmering of hot air
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
slowly and quietly; smoothly
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
stepping back; drawing back
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to change completely; to change suddenly