population (of animals, etc.); population size; number of individuals
probability; likelihood; chances
something; some kind of; for some reason
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
while; even though; despite
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)
should; must; -able; probably; likely
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
invitation; introduction; temptation
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
way out; means to escape; escape route
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
the last moment; the very end
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
pistol; handgun; revolver
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
(direct) hit; hitting the mark