whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
(right at the) side; just beside
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
gale; violent (strong) wind
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
to be stranded; to be forced to stay; to be obliged to stay
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
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.)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
how many people; a number of people
technique; art; skill; move
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
body; physique; build; stature
partition; division; separation; segmenting; splitting
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes