rapids; shallows of a river
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
jamming a finger; stubbing a toe; spraining a finger (toe)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
quickly; calmly; intently
distance (of a ski jump, baseball hit, etc.); carry (of a golf ball); flight (of an arrow)
bump (e.g. on forehead); lump; protuberance; swelling
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
just one person; only one
desperately; for one's dear life
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')
personal; individual; private
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
cushion ball; carom off the outfield wall by a batted ball
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction