useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
preparation; provision; guarding
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to feel; to sense; to experience
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
war; battle; match; game; competition
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
person with supernatural power; person capable of extrasensory perception
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to be surprised; to be astonished