(idiomatic) In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.

(simile) Very keen, enthusiastic, eager.

Because of the fact that; since. / To the extent that; insofar as.

(simile) Very nervous.

(idiomatic) Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent. / (wrestling) Relating to catch wrestling, a form of amateur freestyle wrestling.

Ad hoc; in any way possible.

(idiomatic) To use any available means or methods.

Made from the wood of the ash-tree.

Of or resembling ashes. / Ash-colored; pale; anemic, anaemic; appalled.

(transitive, intransitive) To turn into ash; make or become ashy / (transitive, intransitive) To make or become pale