to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
odds and ends; all; every
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
there being no use in arguing (about it)
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to throw oneself; to jump; to leap
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
pronunciation; production of sound
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
short; shortstop; short (circuit); short hair; short selling