to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
perception; sensing; noticing
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
attacking method; attacking strategy
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
dealing with; coping with
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to strike dead; to beat to death
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
only; merely; but; no more than
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
already; now; no longer; not any more
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
and yet; though; when; in spite of