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