seize
to take something quickly and keep or hold it
cramp
a sudden painful tightening in a muscle, often after a lot of exercise, that limits movement
drown
to die by being unable to breathe underwater, or to cause a person or animal to die like this
conceive
to imagine something
presence of mind
the ability to make good decisions and to act quickly and calmly in a difficult situation or an emergency
calf
the thick curved part at the back of the human leg between the knee and the foot
spot
a particular place
knot
a join made by tying together the ends of a piece or pieces of string, rope, cloth, etc.
kick
to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently
proceed
to continue as planned
disregard
to ignore something
rub
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and-down repeated movement
overpower
to defeat someone by having greater strength or power
deprive
to prevent someone from having something, especially something that they need
mingle
to mix or combine, or be mixed or combined
clutch
to take or try to take hold of something or someone tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain
grasp
to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly
precaution
an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening
vigour
strength, energy, or enthusiasm
struck
to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses
thrill
a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant