late summer heat; lingering summer heat
to blaze down on; to beat down on; to shine down upon
length and width; length and breadth; four cardinal points; every direction; as one wishes; as one pleases
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
slimy; slippery; greasy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
receiving an electric shock
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
abuse; curse; swearing; insult
octopus pot; foxhole (in a battlefield); bubble; echo chamber
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
moat; fosse; trench; underground air-raid shelter; dugout
high voltage; high pressure
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
desertion in the face of the enemy; deserting under enemy fire
to feel like an idiot; to make a fool of yourself
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
discipline; training; teaching manners
with a click; with a snap
within eyeshot; within sight; in view
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
set an example worth following; take the initiative in doing something thereby setting an example for others to follow
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
offensive (movement); aggression
single-minded (esp. personality or person); one-track mind