1 to piece together

2 to join together

3 to stake all

4 adventurous

5 at the risk of one's life

6 to spell

1 to do one's utmost

2 with all one's might

3 at all costs

4 (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it

1 jigsaw puzzle

1 to struggle

2 to wrestle

1 to work hard

2 to try to make a living