this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
step; stride; counter for steps
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
physical strength; muscle strength
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
hegemony; leadership; initiative
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
falling down; tumbling; reversing; inverting; getting upset
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to take a breath; to take a short rest
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to be intimate with; to befriend
communication skills; communication ability
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
you could say; you might say; verging on the
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy