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
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
until now; so far; up to the present
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
discipline; training; teaching manners
simply; merely; only; solely
practice; practising; experience
to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go; to become disorderly; to be scattered
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
essence; true nature; substance; reality
genuine article; real thing; real deal
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to make over (clothing); to have altered; to renovate
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
to some extent; to a certain extent