to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
to dip out; to scoop up; to ladle out
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
heating; application of heat
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
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
both hands; both arms; ten
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
matter of the highest priority; top priority; first priority
ordinary citizen; the general public
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
in the end; at the end of the day
to apologize; to apologise
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
storage; housing for equipment and machines; putting into computer memory
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
steel; steal (baseball, basketball); still (picture)