There are numerous commands for using items to achieve your ends. Some of the most important are listed here. If Avalon fails to understand something which you feel it ought to then please let one of the Gods know.
ATTACH <item> TO <item> - To attach an item to another item.
FILL <item> WITH <liquid/item> - To fill a container with things.
SALEVALUE <item> <value in gold> - To set a value on one of your items.
RUB <stuff> ON <item> - Rubs suitable stuff on another item.
PLANT <seed/herb/poison> - Plants a seed that it might grow.
PUSH <item> <direction> - Pushes an item (if you have the skill).
INSERT <item> INTO <item> - Inserts an item into another item.
WEAR <item> - Wears an item. This can have numerous effects.
REMOVE <item> - Removes a worn item and carries it instead.
DRINK <liquid> - Drinks the contents of an item.
EMPTY <item> - Empties a container of whatever is inside.
EAT <item> - Eats an item, satiating your hunger or ingesting a herb.
LIFT <item> - Lifts up an item for a short while.
WAVE <item> - Waves an item about. Can have magical effect.
SMELL <item> - Smells the odour of an item for clues.
REPAIR <item> - Repairs a previously damaged item.
CLEAN <item> - Cleans a dirty item. Can be most illuminating.
LIGHT <item> - Lights a flammable item assuming you have a fire source.
DOUSE <item> - Extinguishes something which is flaming.
SMOKE <item> - Smokes an item, such as a pipe. Can have after-effects.
BREAK <item> - Breaks an item if you feel it is best destroyed.