capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
nearing the enemy; coming into contact with the enemy
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
prescription; formulation; formula; recipe
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
older sister; lass; young lady
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
wild; uninhibited; extravagant; rampant
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
cooperation; coordination; link
brotherly love; fraternal love; sibling affection
don't you think?; indicates question
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
mixture; blending; complication; crossing; intersecting; interlacing
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to rush over; to run up to
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
finger; hands and fingers; hands