to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
in this way; thus; such; uh...
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
pretext for not revealing something (e.g. actual reason for one's failure, vested interest, etc.)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
beginning; outset; first; onset
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to smile (at); to grin (at)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
tail (animal); tail end; tip
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to rise; to erect; to get up
two persons; two people; pair; couple
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
this and that; one thing or another
elder sister; effeminate man
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience