shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to believe implicitly; to believe firmly
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
return to base (of soldiers, military aircraft or ships)
searching for someone; search for a missing person; searching for a (job) candidate; recruitment; scouting
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
immediately; right away; on the spot
button (clothing); push-button
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
smoky; awkward; ill at ease
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
being too late; losing one's final chance
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass