failure; mistake; blunder
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
strength; power; proficiency; ability