to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
since when; from when; how long
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
contract; compact; agreement
one's post; place of work; workplace
this occasion; at this time; now
results; record; grades; marks
consideration; taking into account
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb; talking in an obvious way
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
sense of emptiness; empty feeling; feeling of meaninglessness