to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
right side; right-hand side
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
overheating; overexcitement
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to shine brilliantly; to shine radiantly
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
tradition; legend; folklore
technique; art; skill; move
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
originally; by nature; from the start