to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
beginning; outset; first; onset
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
night watch; fire watchman
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance