to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
sitting with one knee drawn up
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to badger; to pester; to beg
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
to say no more; to sink into silence
Good heavens!; Oh my god!; gee whiz
to speak; to hear a voice
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
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
the same night; that night
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
quietly; calmly; comfortably; peacefully
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
culmination; acme; height; peak; ultimate; perfection
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
pitch that hits the batter
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
tool; implement; means; furniture
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback