suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
by sheer strength; by brute force
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ); to be depressed; to feel down
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
as is habit; the way life normally is
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to visit and comfort or console; to go to see (e.g. someone in hospital); to ask after (e.g. someone's health); to attack; to hit; to strike
succession; continuation; series; sequence
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
one's way (ahead); one's path
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
thunderstruck; hit by a thunderbolt; struck by lightning
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot; empty point
steel frame; steel beam; steel girder
construction equipment; construction machinery
to throw away; to abandon
inorganic matter; inorganic substance; inorganic compound
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue