to spend all one's time doing; to do day in, day out; to do nothing but ...; to pass (of days)
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
to run into; to collide with; to come to the end of (a street); to run into (difficulties, problems, etc.); to run up against
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
firm; strong; solid; stable
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
to knock down; to knock off
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
to make an appearance; to show up
giving up on winning a hand and discarding only safe tiles
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)