to shake; to waver; to tremble
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
to approach; to draw near
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to cover fully; to wrap around
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
victim; injured party; sufferer
personification; impersonation; embodiment