to drink up; to drain (cup)
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
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
the opposite direction; the other way
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
propulsive power; driving force
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to turn the rudder of a ship; to change direction (of policy, etc.)
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
regret; repentance; remorse
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
long military service; having experienced many battles
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen