to smash; to break into pieces
collective responsibility; joint liability
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
death rate; mortality rate
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
reason; cause; history; origin
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
to detain; to check; to restrain
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
curtain; hanging; bunting
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
how long; how far; how much
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE