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
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
to claim victims; to leave casualties
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to cover fully; to wrap around
those (near the second person)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
mixing; mixture; meld; miscegenation
before the gate; in front of the gate
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to be photographed; to be projected
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
immediately; right away; on the spot