pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
propulsive power; driving force
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
large crowd; large herd; large flock; large school; large shoal; swarm
stamp; sticker (in messaging apps); (large) emoji
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
fall; crash (e.g. aircraft)
such; this sort of; like this
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
commander; commanding officer; CO
small household fly (e.g. fruit fly)
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done