fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
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
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
Steller's sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
(for an object) to be shiny; to be glossy; (for a woman) to be alluring; to look sexy
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
discussion; discourse; lecture; sermon
to concern; to be related
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with