to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
accurate; correct; precise; exact
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
to take a breath; to take a short rest
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
observation; survey; watching
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling