to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
proposal; offer; request; application
it's not a problem; it's not a big deal; (person or thing) can be easily beaten or bettered (by one)
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
(sink) deeply (into mud, snow, etc.); (thrust) deeply (into a soft object); (involved) too deeply (in a matter, relationship, etc.); drenched; soaked; (arch.) extremely (drunk)
match fixing; put-up job; fixed game
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
conviction; belief; confidence
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to keep away; to keep at a distance
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
chance (of success); odds
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
training; drill; practice; discipline
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome