almost completely empty; virtually empty; inadequately defended; undefended; unguarded
both (people); the two of them
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
Japanese dancing mouse (Mus musculus musculus)
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
posture; position; stance
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
in the same way as; just like
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to become desperate; to give in to despair
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
with a friendly grin; smilingly
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
extremely fast; in a flash; too quick for the eye to catch
seeming; pose; show; pretense; sham; mock
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
to give one's life (e.g. in battle); to devote one's life (e.g. to a cause)
to be ready and waiting; to be on the alert; to be on the watch
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
and then; and so; and; so then
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both