by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
silence; stillness; quietness
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to be seen dimly; to glimmer
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert
to pitch forward; to fall forward
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to check; to stop; to keep back
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
physical strength; the strength of one's muscles
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to pick up; to find; to gather
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
lightly; easily; carelessly