losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
entire world; whole world; world stage
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
to die; to lay down life's burden
major earthquake; large earthquake
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
to hit; to run into; to light on; to strike into; to come against; to deadlock
scrap; (small) piece; unimportant (person); petty ...; humble ...
high-rise building; tall building; multi-storied building
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
emergency evacuation site (typically outdoors); refuge shelter
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
at work; in the midst of work; working
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
summer vacation; summer holiday
shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup); Italian ice; snow cone; sno-cone
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
research project (e.g. at school); independent research
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
under the blazing sun; in sweltering heat
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air