(time of) emergency; (in) event of emergency; (in) case of emergency
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
Sleeping Beauty; Thorn Princess; Briar Rose
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
subordinate work; assistant; servant
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
people; men and women; each person; everybody
to base something on; to make something the basis
freezing (e.g. water); freezing (prices, wages, assets, etc.); moratorium; suspension (e.g. investment)
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
aptitude; aptness; suitability
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
to be exhausted; to be tired out
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
decoration; ornament; trimmings
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
winding; meandering; zigzagging; zig-zag; in twists and turns; sinuously