cramped; narrow

bureau chief

aspect; phase; situation

conclusion; ending

(of a batter) to be put out (in baseball); to be dismissed (in cricket); (of a player or team) to be eliminated from a competition; (fig.) to be weeded out; to get the chop (in a competitive environment)

situation; state (of affairs)

a swindle; a trap; a racket; a scam

authorities