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)
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
regret; repentance; remorse
repentance; confession; penitence
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
black fly (any insect of family Simuliidae); gnat
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
everything; anything; nothing
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
purchase; buying; buying used articles as a company; trade-in; purchase on a no-return policy; lump-sum payment
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
transfer; transport; removal
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink