to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement
tyranny; abuse of power; violence (e.g. of a storm)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
tornado; hurricane; typhoon
all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift
to break on the shore and retreat (of a wave)
wave; billow; ups and downs; (something) advancing step by step; (something) surging forward inopposably; tendency
each; (arch.) you (plural)
conduct; behavior; behaviour
dynamic visual acuity; DVA; kinetic vision
a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; pointless exercise; waste of time; (something that is) too little, too late; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
fresh wound; fresh bruise
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
small; fine; detailed; stingy
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path