to check; to stop; to keep back
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to chase; to run after; to pursue
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to cease; to stop; to be over
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major
doing whatever one pleases
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
clearing one's throat; cough
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
carving; engraving; sculpture
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh; suddenly blushing; in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly
one by one; one each; one at a time
two at a time; two by two; in twos
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
riches; wealth; resources; lottery