to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
to drop; to let fall; to omit
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
(small) knife; short sword; small sword
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt
ordinary citizen; the general public
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to kick away; to kick off; to kick hard; to refuse curtly; to reject outright
to approach; to draw near
to snatch from; to steal from
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
material; substance; matter
passage; path; route; one's way
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
reaching; attaining; arrival
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
heating; application of heat
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago