to jar; to creak; to grate
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
close-cropped head; bald hill
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
to be worn down; to be reduced
wise saying; famous saying
if so; in that case; in that situation
legally permitted speed; national speed limit
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
empty grain husk; immature ear (e.g. wheat); hollow object; unripe fruit
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
hustle; working hard; doing with enthusiasm; showing eagerness; being full of vigour
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); retrieval (e.g. data); searching for; referring to
a few years ago; some years back
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
at that time; in those days
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
short skirt for playing tennis, etc.; skort; shorts with an attached skirt-like flap
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
article; news story; report; account