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
in that way; thus; so; so?
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
the dead; ghost; person who is obsessed (with money, power, etc.); person with a blind lust (for)
naming (esp. of a commercial product or company); branding
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
of course; certainly; naturally
to be needed; to be wanted
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
special; particular; peculiar; unique
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
that's the way it is; such is life
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
exemplar; model; example; pattern
genius; prodigy; natural gift
southern sky; heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica); nandina
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to talk; to chat; to chatter
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
(some) more; even more; longer; further
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
study; research; investigation
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking