to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
specialized; specialised; boutique
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to put one's strength into
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
plural; multiple; several
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
split; division; break up
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
one by one; one at a time; in turn
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
endurance contest; test of endurance
way of solving (a problem); solution
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
crowd; community; group; herd; gathering; assembly
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly