to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
prospects of victory; chances of success
all around; as far as the eye can see
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (of light); convergence
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
three-pronged; three-way (e.g. outlet, intersection); trifurcated; three-pronged fork; trident
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
amplification; magnification; amplification; making larger
-less; lacking; non-existing
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
to collapse; to flop (onto)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to become possible; to become able to (do)
to be in danger of; to be liable to; to be at risk of
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly