running as fast as one can
to exchange blows; to hit each other; to punch each other; to fight
to call in; to invite; to bring in
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
case (container); case (instance, situation); case
hitting the maximum value of a numeric counter
going around; orbiting; circling; circumference; girth; surroundings
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
racing (of an engine); idling; going in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); spinning one's wheels; going nowhere
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
stopgap; makeshift; temporary measure
human power; human strength; human effort; human agency
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
offering a full report to a superior
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
a wise man is he who listens to counsel; a worry shared is a worry halved; I've got something to ask of you
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
spot; point; place; position
double helix (structure of DNA)
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
main cause; primary factor
one's original intention; one's initial enthusiasm; inexperience; naivety; greenness
contact; touch; contact lens
travelling (a long and difficult journey) on foot; walking (all the way) across; travelling through; travelling all over (e.g. a country); visiting all the major locations (of a region, etc.)
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
companion; comrade; escort; member of a party; fellow traveller; fellow traveler
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on