to set one's teeth; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
desperation; struggle to the death
to dam up; to hold back; to keep back; to stem (an activity); to check (e.g. progress)
neutralization; neutralisation; counteraction
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
water damage; flood disaster
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
out of range; outside the limits (of...); outside (a) range; outside the scope
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
to lick off; to take (something) off by licking
virile; tough; masculine; intense
sun shower; sudden rain from a blue sky
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
wild (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
penetration; absolutely clear; not dirty; clearness
rough (behaviour, temperament, etc.); wild; rude; violent
skill; dexterity; proficiency
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
to get slightly dirty (all over)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
necessities; necessary article; requisite; essentials
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
sense of equilibrium; sense of balance
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee