presence or absence; whether something is there or not; whether something happens or not
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
double; twice (as much); twofold
young (e.g. young children); of few years
breadwinner; biggest earner
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
competing companies; rival companies
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
harmless; innocuous; safe; benign
starting work (on); setting to work (on); commencing (a crime); playing (a move)
private person; individual
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
mill ends; lumber remnants; wood waste
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
changing clothes (on another person, e.g. a child or doll); changing the exterior parts (e.g. of a product)
to stop (plug) one's ears
monitor (device, software or person); monitoring; person who gives feedback on products, television programs, etc.; customer panel participant; (computer) monitor; display
game console; games console; video game console; game machine; gaming device; gaming system
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
miniature; miniature figure; miniature model
four-wheel-drive car; 4WD car
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
to appear all together; to be all present
to abbreviate; to abridge; to omit; to leave out; to take; to capture
handball (soccer foul); handling (in rugby, handball, etc.); handling (of a vehicle); handling (a situation, matter, etc.); managing (e.g. a team)
accelerator (pedal); gas pedal
simple; simplified; easy; plain
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain