oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
quantity of heat (e.g. in calories, BTU, etc.); heat value; calorific value; (degree of) enthusiasm; zeal; passion
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to recall; to remember; to recollect
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
distant; remote; isolated
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class
grim; stern; stark; heartless
to say (something) over one's shoulder
to take into consideration; to bear in mind
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)