to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
explosion; rupture; break off
mat; canvas (boxing, wrestling)
to thrust away; to send flying
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
ring post (of a boxing or wrestling ring); corner flag (soccer)
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
oxygen deficiency; oxygen shortage; lack of oxygen
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
in the face of; in defiance of
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
clearly; distinctly; vividly
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
if so; in that case; in that situation
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit