to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
forced march; (fig.) doing something on a very strict schedule
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
right in the middle (of); midst; height
storage; putting away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
having a crush on someone
sudden rise; steep climb; trending
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
running about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with); being busily engaged (in); good offices; efforts
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
troubled face; worried expression
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
street; quarter; district; area
secrecy; highly classified information
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
foolhardiness; recklessness; savage valour; savage valor; brute courage
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
encounter; engagement; battle
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood