Meanings

in a choked voice

to persevere

checkmate

to frequent tirelessly

to fill a bottle

to be embarrassed for a reply

close

to cut off a finger (as an act of apology)

to work toward a solution to a problem

(dead) end

bored

bored

cramming (e.g. for an exam)

getting one's finger caught (e.g. in a door)

to be forced to bear the responsibility and resign

Clostridium botulinum (bacteria that causes botulism)

lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony

to choke

dull

dull