to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
outbreak; spring forth; generation (e.g. of power or heat); genesis; ontogeny; development of complex multicellular structures from cell(s) in a simple state
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
simply; merely; only; solely
commencing with; including
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
complicated and mysterious
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to collect; to assemble; to gather
a few years ago; some years back
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
control; management (e.g. of a business)
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
reason; cause; circumstances
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
to keep; to put aside (for somebody); to keep possession (usu. the ball in sports); quipu; quippu
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
major premise (in a syllogism); important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued
previous engagement; prior contract
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
way (of doing); manner; method; means
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to hit; to strike; to throw; to toss; to mix; to wear (sword, etc.)