to burrow through; to dig through
unexpectedly; surprisingly
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
cutting (cloth, paper); judgement; judgment; decision
tunnel boring machine; TBM
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
sitting with one knee drawn up
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
(judo) foot technique; footwork
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
whispering; murmuring; subdued
such ... as; or some such
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
hand throwing technique (judo)
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
calm; composed; leisurely
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
clearing one's throat; cough
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
to be discouraged; to be disheartened
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
strength; power; proficiency; ability
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market