at the point of death; almost dead; about to die; at some limit (pain, hunger, etc.)
one's last moments; hour of death; death throes; agonies of death
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
amusing; funny; interesting
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
someone who is greatly one's senior; veteran
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
whoosh (of water); hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.); sizzle
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
stepwise; one step at a time
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
step; stride; counter for steps
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
legs and loins; lower body; foundations; underpinnings
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
moving tale; impressive tale
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
rabbit; hare; coney; cony; lagomorph (esp. leporids)
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
true friend; close friend
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure