sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
to have grown tense (of a situation); to have become critical (and to be on the verge of a major upheaval)
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
to beat to death; to kill
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
unbearable; intolerable; insufferable
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
though; notwithstanding; although
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
throwing oneself (e.g. into the water to commit suicide)
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
best friend; very close friend
reopening; resumption; restarting
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
state of mind; (one's) mental state
aggressiveness; aggression
goodness; excellence; virtue
proper; respectable; decent; honest
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward