to exchange gunfire; to exchange shots
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
sense of loss; feeling of loss
vividly; clearly; distinctly; acutely
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
simmer; bubble out; flow out
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
to cut one's way through; to fight one's way through (the enemy); to get over; to come through; to overcome (a difficulty)
unbroken; uninterrupted; continuous
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
image; figure; figure; form; image
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
small; fine; detailed; stingy
genuine article; real thing; real deal
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
slow motion (video); moving slowly; moving leisurely
to breathe (heavily); to pant; to gasp; to live
such; this sort of; like this
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
to limp; to drag one's feet
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
very small; tiny; insignificant
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
to push aside; to thrust aside; to brush aside; to reject; to remove; to take out
moving tale; impressive tale
crack; fissure; rift (in a relationship); split; crack
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
to get goosebumps; to have one's hair stand on end; to shudder