to change one's way of thinking; to switch the direction of one's thoughts; to put one's focus on a new subject; to adopt a new frame of mind
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
like this; this sort; this way
performing without rehearsal; doing impromptu
to be slow; to not make progress; to be inefficient
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to pass; to overtake; to leave behind; to pull out; to extract; to remove
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
direction of travel; direction of movement
spot; point; place; position
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
having no idea; having no clue
to have time free; to have time to spare
to become pale; to turn pale
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead