A special election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.

It appears; it seems; apparently.

(idiomatic) To a considerably large extent, easily.

To put away for future use; save; to build up as savings. / (nautical) (of a sailing vessel) To remain stationary while heading into the wind; to come to a standstill; heave to; lay to.

simple past tense of lie by

Alternative form of lay-by

present participle of hang by a thread

(idiomatic) To be in danger, calling for precise caution; to be in a precarious situation.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fall by the wayside

(transitive, military) To capture by means of a sudden, overwhelming attack. / (transitive, idiomatic) To seize, overpower, or captivate in a sudden and forceful manner.