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 catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
zero; naught; oh; flying; leaping
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
moment; brief space of time
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
large build; large pattern
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
difference; variation; difference
ignoring; acting as if it is nothing
power; might; authority; influence
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
to put one's strength into
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
instant; moment; for an instant
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on