grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
to die (in action, in one's youth)
atonement; the Atonement (of Jesus Christ)
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
death in battle; death on the battlefield
senility; dotage; decrepitude
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air); to form an arc
(providing) covering fire; supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.); backing (someone) up
laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurd; nonsensical
to survive a life-threatening situation; to be out of danger
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
to use up all one's strength; to die
to move off (into the distance); to become distant; to recede; to drift away (from a person, activity, etc.); to distance oneself (from); to become less frequent (e.g. of visits)
long (time); protracted; prolonged
welling of water; spring water; spring
cessation; (coming to an) end
to let down one's hair; to undo hair
(of a woman) strong-minded; spirited; mannish
good at fighting; usually wins a fight
to push; to propel; to shove; to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
returning tit for tat; retaliating
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
dropping; unloading; grated vegetables, fruit, etc.; grater; using new tools (or clothes, etc.); new tools (or clothes, etc.)
unloading (a ship); landing; disembarkation
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
high speed; rapidity; rapid-service train (not as fast as express); rapid train
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
practical; actual; de facto; in essence; in all but name
to gain a victory; to win