large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
(large) body; (bulky) frame; (hulking) figure
tail (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain
light; easy; non-serious; minor
only; merely; but; no more than
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
medical treatment; medical care
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
undergoing treatment (medical); receiving treatment
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
although I say; although one might say; although called
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
heating power; thermal power; firepower
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; shrewd; smart
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to be proud; to be haughty; to be arrogant; to be conceited; to brag; to show off
time; season; period; phase; stage
all one's life; throughout one's life; as long as one lives
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
to hide; to conceal oneself
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
utmost limits; extremity; limit
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
small; fine; detailed; stingy
interior; inside; internal