to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to open one's eyes wide (as in fear or anger); to faint
to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to keep a watchful eye on
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind