to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
and yet; though; when; in spite of
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
innumerable; countless; numberless
red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
surrounding at a distance
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
in order; in turn; one by one
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
this and that; one thing or another
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
cover; covering; covering (a song); cover; coverage; to cover (a loss)
assistance; backing; reinforcements
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
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)