to watch intently; to stare
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
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
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
brute; beast; monster; inhuman person; ungrateful person
to dis; to diss; to disrespect
secret medicine; secret remedy; nostrum; wonder drug; excellent remedy
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
practitioner (of medicine, sorcery, fortune telling, etc.)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
basis for decision; evidence for judging
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
sharply (glare, stare, etc.); piercingly; stinging; clashing (of swords, etc.)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
control; management (e.g. of a business)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
to drool; to dribble; to slobber
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking