to threaten; to terrify; to frighten
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
disadvantageous; long (odds)
to push away; to push aside; to shove
secret; private; surreptitious
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
paints; painting material
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
sticking to; clinging to; adhesion; cohesion; agglutination
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
furious facial expression
offender; criminal; culprit
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to guess; to conjecture; to surmise
at a glance; at first sight
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
unmatched (unparalleled) accuracy
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
wiles; trick; artifice; lover (male) (esp. of a prostitute)
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
adverse circumstances; adversity
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit