to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
little by little; bit by bit
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)
to divide; to separate; to partition; to punctuate; to mark off (with a comma); to insert pauses (between words or phrases when reading aloud)
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
surplus; remainder; residue; margin; balance
spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to collapse; to flop (onto)
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
excuse; evasion; dodge; subterfuge; evasive answer
retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to be exhausted; to be worn out
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
emergency; crisis; imminent danger; Vulnerable (conservation status); VU
to match; to equal; (arch.) to catch up with; (arch.) to overtake
robust; fit and healthy; strong; sturdy
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
this (very thing); this precisely
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
to lie down; to throw oneself down
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
maid; helper; help; assistance