to dispatch (someone); to send; to make go fast (a car, horse, etc.); to drive; to move quickly (one's pen, eyes, etc.); to run (one's eyes over something)
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
inattention; distraction; mind-wandering
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to have an accident; to meet with an accident
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
time (for, to do); time (to finish a race, lap, etc.); time-out; thyme
dividing into four; quartering
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
a gap develops; a significant difference emerges
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
scenery; scene; landscape
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to help (someone) out of trouble; to rescue; to save
familiarity with the land; (having) knowledge about a place
the way back; the way home; return trip
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
the imperial family or household
clever; intelligent; bright; well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
to be trustworthy; to be credible; to be believable
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison; to take into consideration; to bear in mind
along the road; along the way
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction