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)
though; notwithstanding; although
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
sight (e.g. of a gun); aim; alignment
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
long ago; already; a long time ago
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
decoration; ornament; trimmings
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
article for everyday use; domestic article
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
high-explosive projectile
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
violent explosion; bursting
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
imagination; supposition; guess
position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
to fly around; to scatter
live bullets; live ammunition; ball cartridge; money
mineral dust; mine dust; fine particles; dust
rising (smoke, clouds, etc.); rolling up; billowing up
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
flour; meal; powder; dust
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing