A source of salvation in a crisis.
A particular crease in the palm.
A line from the diver to a tender at the surface control point.
A line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.
A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
System or structure of vital importance to a community.
On the deck of a boat, a line to which one can attach oneself to stay aboard on rough seas.
A blessing; something to be thankful for.
Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
A children's game in which two players stand opposite with hands grasped and twist each other's arms until one gives in.
Expressing surprise or alarm.
To feel mercy
To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy