to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
threat; intimidation; menace
to pierce through; to stand (of something sharp or pointy); to thrust (up)
one by one; one at a time; in turn
to rest; to relax; to repose
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
equality; impartiality; evenness
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
preparations for returning (home)
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
scene; sight; scenario; setting
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
one's heart rate; pulse rate
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable