to do one's best; to put forth every effort
dodgy dealings; monkey business
last ray of hope; only hope
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
standby; preparation; arrangement
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
making strenuous efforts; exerting oneself
Tabasco; jalapeno sauce; pepper sauce
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
to be bony; to be angular
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
hard struggle; strenuous effort
holding out a little longer
victory celebration party; victory banquet
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
belief; faith; conviction
based on; on the basis of
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
to press a question; to cross-examine
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
accidental; incidental; occasional; casual
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt