just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
useless resistance; vain struggle
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
with a momentary flash of light
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; opening one's eyes to the truth; gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight; opening the eyes
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
in its entirety; whole; wholly
storage room; storeroom; closet; grayish blue
to smoke (something); to fumigate; to oxidize; to oxidise
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
automatic; intransitive verb
bread baking machine; bread machine; bread maker
fine white noodles served flowing in a small flume
value; worth; virtue; blessing
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
first-aid; emergency (aid)
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
(in) his way; peculiar to him
inner; intrinsic; mental; inherited
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
diligent; hardworking; healthy; fit; (arch.) faithful; (arch.) devoted
insatiable; untiring; persistent
competitive spirit; spirit of rivalry
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
around the world; throughout the world
command of English; proficiency in English; knowledge of English
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
promotion; raising of status