the smartest thing in a tight situation is to beat a retreat
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
break in time; interruption; pause
skill; dexterity; proficiency
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
generation; the world; the age
unsurpassable; peerless; having no equal; outclassing (others)
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
divide into four pieces; one fourth
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
whichever one chooses; either way
chance (of success); odds
performing without rehearsal
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
repellent force; resiliency; elasticity
rising; ascending; climbing
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
above; going steadily upward
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone