The fight

interminably

Endlessly.

parched

Hot and dry.

translucency

Clarity; possible to see through.

torrent

Rushing stream of water.

cascading

Coming down like a waterfall.

trickle

Weak or thin flow of water.

wallowed

Rolled about in mud or dirty water.

quench

Cool (one's body).

thickset

Stout; solidly built.

taken aback

Surprised.

hostility

Ill will or enmity.

impasse

Deadlock; a place or position from which there is no way out.

penetrated

Gone through or into.

muster

To use; collect or gather.

staggered

Felt weak or unsteady due to a blow.

assailant

The person who attacks; enemy or adversary.

swaying

Moving from side to side.

spluttering

Speaking quickly or confusedly.

frenzied

Violent.

exhaustion

Tiredness or fatigue.

tremendous

Great.

rapid

Quick or fast.

inspiration

A new idea.

scowled

Looked angrily.

adversary

Opponent or enemy.

ferocity

Fierceness, suggesting anger or cruelty.

acquiesce

Accept quietly.

vigour

Strength.

treading water

Keeping oneself upright in deep water by moving the feet.

feat

Clever act; special skill.

plunge

To jump.

conceded

Admitted.

seer

A unit of weight used previously in India.