a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
script; libretto; scenario
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
way; method; means; resource; course
resourcefulness; social grace; confidence; life experience
to approach; to draw near
anything and everything; just about everything
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
everything; anything; nothing
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to stay (at); to stop (at)
admiration; wonder; astonishment
solution (of an equation, inequality, etc.); root (e.g. of a polynomial); solution (to a given problem); answer; explanation; interpretation
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
what percentage; what ratio; what rate; what proportion
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to finish reading; to read through
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight