to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
micro-mini; very short (esp. clothing); very small
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
release; emission; ejection
tornado; hurricane; typhoon
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
panic; scare; alarm; panic; financial panic
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
to appease; to suppress; to calm
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
isolation; being alone; being friendless
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
one of two (possibilities, alternatives, etc.)
survival; remaining; being extant; being left
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
to take advantage of an opportunity
at a stroke; with a single swoop
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
negotiations; discussions; connection
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to make an appearance; to show up
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel