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Needing to use the toilet at a point where no toilet facilities are available.

In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.

To select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.

To be less satisfactory than expected; to be inadequate or insufficient.

To have someone in a difficult situation in which he or she is without alternatives and can be controlled.

In childhood; as a child; when quite young (including nonliterally, e.g., as a young adult).

Lasting only a short time, shortsightedly.

Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, a relevant story.

To do (a task) relatively quickly or easily.

Of a hypothetical state of human life, without a government or society, and marked by constant fear, violence, and insecurity.

Fully; completely.

To participate in a special education program, such as for those with learning disabilities.

To turn off due to a malfunction.

A situation, opportunity, or outcome which is less favorable than situations, opportunities, or outcomes experienced by or available to others.

The personality trait of being quick to anger.

Pubic hair.

A strict set of rules, or great scrutiny or oversight which limit one's freedom of action.

of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.

Plain; unattractive.

To short circuit.