to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
thereupon; shortly thereafter
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to hit hard; to strike hard
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to run through (a crowd, gate, etc.); to sweep through (e.g. of news through a city); to run past (someone) from behind; to overtake
gossip; corner of the mouth
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
roar; cry (esp. of triumph); battle cry; screech (of a bird); scream; yawp
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
running away; escaping on foot
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
judgment; judgement; discernment
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious