falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
standing firm; holding out
protective instinct; defensive instinct
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
to hang (hold) back; to hold off; to refrain; to jot down a note
state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering; dragging out tortuously; (lit.) half-killing a snake
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
heigh-ho; heave-ho; alley oop
to torment; to harass; to tease
complete blockade (seal); baseball shutout
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
(treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge
momentum; amount of exercise
shout of joy; cry of pleasure; jubilant comments
to invite in; to show someone in
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
to finish washing; to wash well; to investigate thoroughly
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
to assemble (e.g. goods into a set); to gather; to put together
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
overwork; working too hard
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
infant; baby; little child
technical skill; ability; capacity
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
to imitate; to follow; to emulate