to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
just because; even if; even though
to yield; to give way to; to make way for
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; one kick
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
for better or worse; luckily or unluckily
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
to cut; to slit; to cut open
pillar of fire; blazing column
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
viscous; mushy; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
dissolution; dissolving; solution (e.g. chemical); melting; liquefying; fusion
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
hellfire; flames of hell; raging fire; large fire; fire that consumes an evildoer
to lick (all) up; to lick all over; to lick clean; to engulf (in flames); to consume (of fire); to sweep through
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
without trouble; easily; readily
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
cave; cavern; den; grotto
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
stage assistant dressed in black; stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to go mad; to go crazy; to go insane
dead body; corpse; cadaver; carcass
wrong direction; different direction (from what one expected)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
serious condition; critical condition
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 mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris