using every trick (in the book)
to come to an end; to lower the curtain
to put into effect; to put into practice
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
fixed number; quorum (for an assembly); constant; invariable; literal; fate
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
genuine; authentic; true; real
valuable article; valuables
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
work-in-progress; working state
pawn (chess piece); boing; sproing (e.g. sound of releasing a spring); flipping through the air; tossing
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
secret passage; underground passage; loophole; hole one can go through; opening
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
external; foreign (e.g. relations); public (e.g. image)
tedious; lengthy; overlong; long-winded
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
going into battle; departure for the front
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
(necessary) personnel; required person
one's own ground; one's own position; one's own area of the field (soccer, rugby, etc.)
lasting quality; good wearing ability; going a long way
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble