fall; drop; descent; coming down
to attempt; to test; to try out
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
offense and defense; offence and defence
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
to shake one's head (in denial)
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
physical condition; state of health
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to one's delight; to one's joy
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
scrap of cloth; odds and ends
study; diligence; discount; reduction
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to be beneficial (to); to do (a person) good
outside of one's area of expertise
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)