the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
instant; moment; for an instant
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
site; point on a map; spot
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
behind; in the rear; in back
flying; leaping; zero; naught; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
while; during; while; although; all; both
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
cooperation; coordination; link
after that; afterwards; thereafter
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)
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 start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
continuation; succession; series
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
order of chivalry; chivalric order
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
older sister; elder sister
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting