great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby