to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
atrocious; fiendish; brutal; villainous
meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet; carnivorous
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to devour greedily; to wolf down; to gobble up
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
shoulder strap (on a dress)
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
many; numerous; various; large number of
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
according to plan; as planned; on target
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
fear; dread; fright; willies
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
chin; jaw; gills; branchia
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
very; extremely; excessively
instant; moment; for an instant
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough