failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
scarecrow; figurehead; dummy
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 bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
strength; power; proficiency; ability
absorption; suction; attraction
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
fast approach; quick intimacy
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
large build; large pattern
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
common soldier; private; rank and file; small fry; underling
measurement round the hips
rivet; tack; thumbtack; drawing-pin; hobnail
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
large sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting
visual confirmation; sighting
black lustre; black luster
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; counter for long and narrow things such as guns, scissors, spades, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, jinrikishas, shamisen, oars, etc.; even number; 109.09 m
to shake; to sway; to waver
richly colored; richly coloured
plume; ornamental feather
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
one army; whole army; first string players; the cool kids; the popular kids
commander; general; leader
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be