eardrum; tympanic membrane
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
same; similar; (just) like; equal
normalcy; normality; normal
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
dangling; aimlessly; casually; unexpectedly
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
on bad terms; at loggerheads
ranking; toplist (e.g. of WWW sites)
carelessly; inattentively
to feel affectionate towards; to have feelings for; to care for; to hold dear
overconfident; presumptuous
older sister; lass; young lady
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit