to ration out and survive on (some food); to eke out a living
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
prospects of victory; chances of success
source of revenue; financial supporter
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to lie down; to throw oneself down
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
number of persons; personnel
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to entrust; to leave to a person
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
future (usually near); prospects
(having great) expectation; pinning one's hopes on
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
work experience; work history
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to be puffed up with pride; to throw out one's chest
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)