to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
deadlock; stalemate; standstill; hopeless position; lost game; zugzwang
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
precision instrument or machine
mostly involve; principally involve
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
stage assistant dressed in black; stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
body; physique; build; stature
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
how admirably; how wonderfully; incredibly well; splendidly
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
watchful waiting; careful supervision
impossible to do (although wants to)
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to welter in blood; to be covered in blood; to turn red
careless person; scatterbrain; birdbrain; hasty person
(written) work; book; (written) by; clearness; obviousness
correction; revision; amendment
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to become hollow (with age, illness, etc.); to be scrawny; to be thin
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
cleaning; dry cleaning; laundry service
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
elder sister; effeminate man
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side