to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to keep standing; to stand motionless
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; dogfight; scuffle; rough-and-tumble
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
right beside; close to; nearby
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
very good luck; excellent fortune
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
to move out (of); to leave; to vacate
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
to have a narrow escape from death
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
skeptical; sceptical; incredulous
is something that; is that which
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
last night; yesterday evening
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
to light (a fire); to kindle; to incite; to instigate; to stir up
with a (light) slapping sound
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon