to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
by nature; naturally; by birth; innately; congenitally
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
dyeing; staining; dyed colour (color)
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
worst; worst-case (scenario)
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
arrogant; impudent; haughty; boastful
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
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)
abuse; curse; swearing; insult
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)
as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all
to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force
to fall on one's backside
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
clever; shrewd; canny; smart; quick; prompt
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy