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)
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
being moved (to tears); being touched (by); (falling) softly (of leaves, petals, etc.); becoming slightly drunk; becoming tipsy
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to tower over the surroundings
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
heart-breaking (esp. in physical activity such as running)
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
slope; incline; slope (of a linear function); gradient (vector calculus)
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
to live; to reside; to inhabit
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
easy-peasy; easy; simple; pleasant; comfortable; comfy
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
respect and affection; love and respect
behind; in the rear; in back
site; point on a map; spot
distance travelled; mileage
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation
to rise perpendicularly; to tower steeply
and; AND (Boolean operator)
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
back seat (of a car); rear seat
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
ladykiller; ladies' man; murder of a woman; murderer of a woman; femicide
(mountain) pass; highest point on a mountain road; ridge; peak (e.g. of summer); worst (e.g. of an illness); crisis