candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
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)
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
personal combat; one-to-one fight
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
taking no notice of; paying no attention to
intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
centre line; center line; central line
evident; plain; distinct; clear
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
(right at the) side; just beside
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
to hide; to keep to oneself
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces