crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to sniff out; to get wind of
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
to hit (e.g. to have a car hit someone); to run into; to reject; to deny; to eliminate; to exclude; to flip
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
ghost; revenant; spirit (of the dead); departed soul
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
no matter how much time passes
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
well-balanced; considerate; of fine character
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
without leaving any trace
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
decision; determination; resolution
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
double-edged; double-edged blade
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
genuine article; real thing; real deal
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
compression; condensation; constriction; compaction
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion