to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
negotiations; bargaining; talks; making demands
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
desperation; struggle to the death
dozens; scores of; decades
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to watch over; to watch attentively
coincident with; while; simultaneously
summer sky; summery weather; clear, blazing summer weather
to mark the end; to spell the end
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
wounded person; injured person
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
returning alive; surviving; reaching the home plate
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)