desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
establishing oneself in life; success in life
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
degree of familiarity; popularity
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunately that ...
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
source of funds; resources; finances
ancestor; forefather; foremother
beautification; glorification
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
indeed; really; truly; very much
closing (for the day; of a library, museum, cinema, etc.); closing down (of a library, museum, cinema, etc.)
practical; pragmatic; hands-on; nuts and bolts
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
in truth; as it is; as you are; in practice
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
hiding one's embarrassment
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
season (e.g. fruit, fish); in vogue; popular; fresh
watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
mountain range; mountain belt
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
friendly army; friendly troops; allied army
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
cliff; precipice; precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
one's later years; final years (in life)
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen