sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
though; even if; whether ... or ...
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
patrolling (esp. using ships or aircraft)
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
head start; initiative; preemption
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
dead of night; shades of night; black of night
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
second (unit of time); arc second
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
ruler; monarch; sovereign
(sound effect for) collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
to diminish (dampen) the spirit
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
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with