to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
charred; burnt black; scorched black
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
with a snap; with a crack
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
charcoal; charred remains
to peel off and fall; to flake away
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
contract; compact; agreement
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
to be forward; to be impertinent
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
anonymity; using an assumed name
ground-breaking; revolutionary; unprecedented; epoch-making
system; institution; organization; organisation
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
using together (jointly); used at the same time
credibility; authenticity; confidence; reliability
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time