unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
thicket; bush; coppice; brushwood
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to help (someone) out of trouble; to rescue; to save
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
but; however; although; though
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
sound of voice; vocal sound
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to squander (one's money); to run through (one's fortune); to lose money (e.g. by gambling)
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
short distance; close range
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
power; might; authority; influence
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
interior; backwoods; hinterland; back regions
to crouch; to squat; to cower
moment; brief space of time
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
double; twice (as much); twofold
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
else; in addition; besides
to be conspicuous; to stand out
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly