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critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation

3

to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts

1

to speak; to hear a voice

3

to remove; to move out of the way

1

to be squashed by; to be pinned under

1

small window; fenestella; scuttle (type of hatch on a ship)

1

to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)

2

even

4

having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense

2

to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter

1

to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

2

to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

2

in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

1

cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps

1

practice by repetition; learning by rote

1

elbow

2

protection

1

shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear

2

shit!; damn!

5

taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven

1

to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on

3

armed might; military power; the sword; force

2

to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on

1

cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)

1

to keep away; to keep at a distance

1

sophistry; sophism

1

to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge

1

to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

3

fresh off the farm; inexperienced

1

to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off

1

to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)

1

to swim

1

unable to resist; unable to suppress

1

tomfoolery; foolish act; nonsense; fool; idiot

1

impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky

1

sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...

1

to unsheathe

2

scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread

2

indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)

2

to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged

1

slight movement; slight tremor; quiver

2

hero

1

among (them); of (them)

1

mysterious person

1

upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere

1

the second time

3

to glare at each other; to confront each other

2

roar; howl; yell; bellow

3

threat; intimidation; menace

1

absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer

1