Meanings

someone who battles on in difficult circumstances

to pull up

file extension

to devote oneself wholeheartedly to

nightingale (flooring)

to pull tight

taut (condition)

the common run of men

to hold back (someone) from achieving success

an extra effort

diastole

holding out a little longer

to spread its roots (of a tree, etc.)

posting something to the exterior of a building, etc.

to throw up a smoke screen

overseas business trip

to put one's life on the line

to put one's life on the line

international tension

to be churlish