revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
vague recollection; faint memory
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
heart; guts; nerve; central part
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to hurt; to smart; to sting
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
scene; spectacle; sight; view
because of; owing to; due to
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
to have one's knees be about to give way
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
dull sound; muffled sound
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity