desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
look!; there!; here!; that is
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
according to plan; as planned; on target
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
survival; survivor; relic
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
to live in hiding; to live as a recluse
to chase; to run after; to pursue
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
funeral; burial; condolence
showing one's face in public; facing another person
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
chance (of success); odds
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
extermination; expulsion; destruction