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)
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
perception; sensation; awareness
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
far away in the distance; in the far distance
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
beyond human understanding
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
to put one's strength into
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
three; three years of age
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
to be found; to be discovered
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification