capture one's ground

draw rein, stop one's horse

stop breathing, hold the breath

bar, knock-off, obstruct, obviate

hold one's breath

to retreat, to take flight, move back, to give in

war field, battle field

close or obstruct a path, stop (someone) on the road

to bar or close the way (of), to stop, to close or block up a road or way, to molest (travellers)

race-course, ground for horse race

yield or give ground

prevent, withhold, keep back, desist (from), refrain (from)