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losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard

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thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living

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to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match

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striking; remarkable; considerable

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beforehand; in advance; previously

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to anticipate; to foresee

2

centrifugal force

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conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover

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underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)

2

to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly

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going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state

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to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about

2

next shot

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to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch

5

to parry; to sidestep; to dodge

2

grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth

1

blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void

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butterfly

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to throw oneself; to jump; to leap

1

striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt

1

to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places

1

nerve; nerves; sensitivity

1

to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate

1

rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative (photography); producing a negative from a positive

2

destination; whereabouts; future; prospects

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pathetic; sad; sorrowful; grievous

2

flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely

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frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed

6

ignition; catching fire; firing (e.g. gun); discharging

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heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow

1

sound of a gun; roar of cannon

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brilliant red; scarlet

2

dash; rush

3

swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately

1

hit (of a bullet, shell, etc.); impact

1

reality; actuality; hard fact

6

empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless

2

locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition

2

to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself

3

to burn; to get fired up

2

unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat

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prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak

1

to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)

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to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off

2

no trouble; easy; simple

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to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter

2

being too late; losing one's final chance

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cloud of sand (dust, etc.)

4

to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll

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calm (at sea); lull

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