to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
dull sound; muffled sound
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
coming flying in (migratory birds, airborne sand, pollen, etc.); coming by airplane
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to make a speech; to address
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
skill; dexterity; master hand
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
military forces; hosts; troops
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely