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
at a loss for words; stumped for words
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
how; in what way; by what means
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
indicate reason; infers some protest
right to choose; a say; option
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
the last moment; the very end
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
to be dead; to be lifeless
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
nuisance to other people; inconvenience to others
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
loveable; very likeable; like very much
as of the end of (today, this month, etc.); to make (today, etc.) the last (day)
because of; owing to; due to
to be muddy; to be slushy
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
to take a veneer off something
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)