non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
so; therefore; and; (and) then
to notify; to advise; to inform
close to the wall; alongside the wall
swing (of a golf club, tennis racket, etc.); swing; swing
to rebound; to recoil; to splash; to have a repercussion; to have a reciprocal effect
in proportion to; just as much as
fighting stance; fighting pose
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
having one's own way; giving free rein to one's desires; acting as one pleases
finish; end; conclusion; landing (in gymnastics)
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
how can (one) do something
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to slide into; to slip into
surprise; something unexpected
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to wrench open; to break open; to pry open; to prise open; to force open
headfirst slide; head-first sliding
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
climax; peak; zenith; apex
forward somersault; forward roll
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
hand used like a sword in striking
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price