a bunch of straws or twigs or grass, etc. for flicking the dust away, broom, besom

press the trigger (of a gun)

putting an end to one's craving, prurience

sweep

sweeper

massage someone's calves to alleviate tiredness or flatter him

force one to do something, pressurize

Oppress, Quell, Quench

be very submissive and obedient

to hide in one's laps

(women's curse) may be ruined!

wretch, wretched, (mild curse) one who deserves a beating

clean up

wretch, wretched, (mild curse) one who deserves a beating

put the tail between the legs

to strangulate

suppress one's passion or enthusiasm

throttle, strangle

(of an infant) to suck the breast

usurp a right

hide (a thing) under the arm

massage someone's limbs

be amazed

express astonishment

press the switch