confusion; distraction; derangement
whiz (e.g. projectile through air); swoosh; whoosh; whistling sound
sound of vibrating bowstring
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
rustling (as of silk); slithering (sound); whizzing; hissing
almost; roughly; approximately
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
catch in one's hands; seizure
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
action; behavior; behaviour; (arch.) recommendation (of a person for a position)
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
desperation; struggle to the death
white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious
power; might; authority; influence
to lose sight of; to miss
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
to faint; to lose consciousness; to feel overwhelmed; to be astounded
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
fast-talking; rapid talking
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
on that occasion; at that time
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless