to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to be grounded on; to be based on; to be due to; to originate from
under the orders of; by order (command)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
almost; roughly; approximately
coincident with; while; simultaneously
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
assistance; backing; reinforcements
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
skill; dexterity; master hand