1. to operate (e.g. a machine), to handle, to manage, to control, to maneuver, to steer
2. to have a good command of (a language), to play proficiently (of a musical instrument)
3. to work (a puppet), to pull the strings of a puppet
4. to manipulate ...
1. at (place, time), in, on, during
2. to (direction, state), toward, into
3. for (purpose)
4. because of (reason), for, with
5. by, from
6. as (i.e. in the role of)
7. per, in, for, a (e.g. "once a month")
8. and, in addition to
9. if, although
