criticism; critique; review; commentary
during; for the duration of
again and again; repeatedly
of no use; useless; not fit for purpose
stopgap; makeshift; temporary measure
useless resistance; vain struggle
use; utility; effect; benefit
scope; valid range; effective range (e.g. in broadcasting); coverage
to complete decisively; to do to completion
smelling of the sea; smelling of the seashore
sound of a gunshot; report of a gun
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
half the body; half length
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
dining; dining room; meal
softish; relatively soft; somewhat soft; on the soft side
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
going downstream (in a boat)
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
buffet; self-service meal