to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
curtain; act (in a play); falling of the curtain; end (of a scene); end; close; case
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
giving up; quitting; surrendering
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
to talk; to carry meaning
little finger; pinky; fourth (occ. fifth) finger; little toe
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
proposal; offer; request; application
the way back; the way home; return trip
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
a little; a bit; slightly
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
crawling on all fours; being on all fours; being on one's hands and knees
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with