the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
emergency; crisis; imminent danger; Vulnerable (conservation status); VU
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to gape; to open one's mouth wide
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to leap back; to jump back
to blaze; to burn brightly
(direct) hit; straight shot
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
most difficult; next to impossible
to play for time; to use delaying tactics
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to accompany; to follow; to assemble (necessary items); to prepare
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
cannot help (doing, etc.); cannot resist; must not ...; should not ...; must ...; have to ...
the one thing that is well-remembered
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
to be pleased; to gloat; to glow with self-satisfaction
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
together; abreast; side-by-side
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
single-minded (esp. personality or person); one-track mind
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to knock down; to tear down; to crush (e.g. enemy); to throw into confusion; to refute; to pick apart
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
to send or direct a person to
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
to grow light; to become white; to turn grey (gray)