lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
pitching ability; counter for pitches
optical instrument; optical equipment
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to be helpful; to be useful
cannot do a thing; feeling handcuffed; being at the end of one's tether; being at one's wit's end
to lend an ear to; to listen to
should; must; -able; probably; likely
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
flame; blaze; fire; attack; aggression
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
tank (of liquid); tank (military vehicle)
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
maintaining a reasonable distance; neutral position; indecision