as if it weren't already enough
drama; play; powerful drug
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
bridal costume; wedding dress
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
decrease; reduction; decline
to have a controlling presence; to have a certain aura
correction; rectification; mending; repair
self-centered; self-centred; selfish
each encampment; strong (wind); fierce; intermittent
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
password; watchword; motto; slogan
getting on base; reaching first base; times on base; TOB
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
opportunity; chance; time; occasion
stickiness; viscosity; tenacity; persistence
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to crawl towards; to creep up to
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
baseball ground; baseball stadium
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
order; reservation; order; sequence; order (of magnitude); architectural order