to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to thrust into; to shove into; to push into; to drive into
in the meanwhile; during the time
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
place; situation; position; location
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
hand used like a sword in striking
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to open one's eyes wide (as in fear or anger); to faint
breastplate; chest protector; bib
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
to prevent; to take precautions
what percentage; what ratio; what rate; what proportion
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
fantastic; grotesque; strange-looking; suspicious-looking
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to express (in words); to confess
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to roar; to reverberate; to be well-known; to be famous; to palpitate; to throb
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
surging crowd; wave of humanity; stampede