pair; the two; both persons; both things
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to bite and tear; to bite a hole in
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
immersion; being absorbed in
condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); condensation (of a vapour or gas)
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to cut loose; to act without restraint; to throw off all inhibitions; to go wild
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go; to become disorderly; to be scattered
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
strain; deformation; warp; harmful effects; strain; stress
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty