to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to cut the wheel; to perform a twisting backward knee trip
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
to flare up; to fly into a rage
to fight against; to oppose; to face
being argued into silence; being left speechless
tail (animal); tail end; tip
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age; fully fledged; established; qualified
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
job hunting; job searching
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
chance (of success); odds
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to say no more; to sink into silence
clumsy (work); awkward; poorly made; ugly (of a person); unattractive; plain
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
former girlfriend; ex-girlfriend
with a momentary flash of light
involuntarily; instinctively; without realizing; unconsciously
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind