to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
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
public opinion; popular voice; public sentiment; consensus
makings (of); aptitude (for); groundwork; foundation
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
topic of discussion; agenda
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
not caring; not giving a damn
estrangement; neglect; alienation; casting out; ostracism; giving the cold shoulder
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
close; intimate; on good terms
secret passage; underground passage; loophole; hole one can go through; opening
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
fray; fighting; brawling; scuffle
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
to watch over; to watch attentively
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)