for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
locomotor ataxia; difficulty walking or speaking (due to alcoholism, a stroke, etc.); someone with this problem
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
to summon courage; to be brave
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
gooily; with a squeeze; squishily; with a squish
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
shaking like a jelly; jellylike
firmly; solidly; heartily
to rise; to get up; to stand up; to sit up
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
tapir (Tapirus spp.); mo (mythological Chinese chimera similar to a tapir, said to devour bad dreams)
fallen angel (esp. Lucifer)
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft; sophisticated
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
to slap; to strike; to spank
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives