to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful
fancy; fancy; imagination; whim
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
gratitude; thanks; apology
to turn completely into; to become completely
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
weeping; sobbing; softly (crying); with a prolonged dull pain; having a griping pain
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
two-top (soccer formation); formation with two forwards at the front line
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
final exam; term-end examination; end-of-term examination
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
one tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); one bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); one cluster (e.g. of flowers); one segment (of a tangerine, etc.); one section
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
(police) detective; criminal matter
irrigation channel; irrigation ditch; irrigation canal; flume
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
god's majesty; god's authority; might of Heaven
another kind; different kind; distinct species
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
to be undeserved; to be more than one deserves; to be more than one can handle
final destination; last stop; end; conclusion; goal
unreasonably stubborn; not knowing when to give up
edge of the ring; verge; brink; critical moment
stickiness; viscosity; tenacity; persistence
insurance; guarantee; warranty
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant