having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to need; to call for; to require
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)