minor or untalented actor (relegated to roles such as the legs of a stage horse)
had better ...; had better not ...
blood relative; close relation; (one's) flesh and blood; flesh and blood; the body
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
and then; and so; and; so then
moving about; stirring about
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
consequence; outcome; result; blame
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
such ... as; or some such
even though; despite; when
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation