to rain incessantly; to downpour
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
out-boxing; hit-and-run; striking and running away
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
acceleration; speeding up
behind; in the rear; in back
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
perception; sensing; noticing
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
foreseeing; anticipating; lookahead; prefetching; reading ahead
decoration; ornament; trimmings
contest; comparison; competition
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
(not) even once; (not) ever
place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
clerical desk; office desk
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known