He caught himself and lifted his head with an effort.

She lifted it out of his way with a hand.

He lifted it up and down with his right hand a few times.

He felt himself lifted with more than a man's strength.

For a moment, his heart lifted with the thought of escape.

He lifted the driver to his feet with one hand.

She could make her hair grow long and lift things with it.

He lifted her against his chest with very little effort.

He lifted it with both hands, began to turn, then stopped.

Short human words were like trying to lift water with a knife.