Cases of word usage

1) the one on dice, playing-cards etc; card so marked (ace)

2) an expression of an idea so that more than one meaning is possible (ambiguity)

3) a sum of money kept by a low court so that a person can be out of prison until her or his trial (bail)

4) (of eyes) tired and so not able to see well (bleary)

5) an injury made by a blow or knock to the body or to a fruit, so that the skin is blue etc but not broken (bruise)

6) an author's (ability to provide a) description of a character or through her or his actions, words, personality and other typical features so that the reader, viewer etc can identify her or him clearly (characterization)

7) to make a move that prevents the opponent's king from being moved away from a direct attack (and so win the game) (checkmate)

8) (of a person) careful and choosing (and so difficult to please) (choosy)

9) (to make) a ringing sound (not so loud as a clang) (clank)

10) so as to be easily understood (clearly)