to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
tangent line; tangential line
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
repetition of position (in chess, shogi, etc.); repetition draw
racing (an engine); idling (an engine); going in circles (esp. argument, discussion, etc.); spinning one's wheels
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
on countless occasions; many a time
marking; grading; scoring
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
rumbling; (ringing) cadence
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
intelligence gathering; information gathering
time for ...; time to ...; good opportunity to ...; season
excellent plan; best policy
black spot; black dot; mark indicating a defeat; loss; failure
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
to change way one holds something; to transfer something from one hand to the other
primordial; fundamental; basic; primitive
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; having no choice
to sob; to be choked with tears
worship; adoration; admiration; cult