to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
index finger; forefinger; second toe
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
in the meanwhile; during the time
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to talk to oneself; to mutter
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
obedience; submission; resignation
to support (a theory, claim, etc.); to back up; to substantiate; to prove
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
curtain; hanging; bunting
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to shake one's head (in denial)
criticism; critique; review; commentary
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else