to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to be too late; to be too slow
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
second day of the month; two days
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
interference; meddling; butting in
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
compensating; making up for; supplementation
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
championship race; struggle for victory
deciding match (in a competition for a cup (pennant))
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
being the runner-up; finishing second
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
battlefield; battleground
to relapse; to reassert; to review