to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
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
deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction
to jar; to creak; to grate
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
higher rank; better position
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)