to base something on; to make something the basis
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
in the face of; in defiance of
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
upper half of the body; upper body
decisive battle of brief duration
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
to dig out; to hollow out; to cut into
just person; man of justice; righteous person; upright person
to lure out of; to decoy out of; to drive to (tears, sleep, etc.); to evoke (sympathy, etc.); (arch.) to abduct; (arch.) to entice out of
intuition; instinct; insight; hunch; immediacy
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
cosmetics; toilet articles
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
still; as yet; as it has been
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
several shots; several blows
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
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
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
witnessing; observing; sighting
to get one's head around; to think about
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at