to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
around the world; throughout the world
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to stay up all night; to spend the night without sleep
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to impose a punishment (on); to punish
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to march into; to enter; to arrive (at, in)
to insult; to say something insulting about; to bad-mouth
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
compensation; reparation; price (of achieving a goal); cost; paying compensation on someone's behalf; compensation
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
western style-house (esp. those built before WWII)
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
even though; despite; when
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
actor; actress; player; performer
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
beginning; commencement; first (one comes to); approaching; affability; approachability
glazing; fitting with glass; transparency; openness; lack of secrecy
space; room; space (between letters, words, etc.); space (piece of type); (outer) space
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
black and white; right and wrong
chit; slip; ticket; voucher
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
weather; fair weather; fine weather
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee