when it becomes; when it comes to
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
water's edge; beach; foreshore
running aground; stranding; being disabled (of a tank, train, etc.); being put out of action
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
threat; intimidation; menace
to make a speech; to address
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
blow; shock; strike; batting
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit