check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
with all one's strength; with all one's might
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to become pale; to turn pale
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
bloodstained; bloody; covered with blood
surplus-; excess-; over-; per- (chemical with more of a certain element than found in other compounds of the same constituents)
clanging; empty; deserted
fall; drop; descent; coming down
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
stillness; repose; standing still
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
official uniform; official dress
martial arts which involve fighting without weapons; combat sport; one-on-one fighting sport
news; word; tidings; omen
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
although I say; although one might say; although called
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%