depths of Hell; abyss; inescapable situation
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to squash; to crush; to flatten
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
to be hideously burned; to be burned raw
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
tall figure; high stature
hyperventilation; overbreathing; hyperpnea; overventilation
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
to leap back; to jump back
complicated and mysterious
to be mistaken for; to be confused with
absolute obedience; complete submission
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
order; command; directions; instructions
to take flight; to disappear
killing and wounding; bloodshed
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; deterioration; degeneration; transmutation
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
having no memory of (having done something); having nothing to do with; having no knowledge of; knowing nothing about
quick work; (clever) feat
because; for; the reason why is ...
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer