point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
while moving; on the move
to clash; to collide; to conflict; to meet (by chance); to come across; to run into
the latter; the second; successor; descendant
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
viewing as a problem; problematizing
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
matter of time; question of time
countermeasure; counter-measure
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair); grip (e.g. of death)
to knock down; to knock off
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
tooth; teeth; tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog; support (of a geta)
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
job; work; duties; trade; skill
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
probability; likelihood; chances
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
way out; means to escape; escape route
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)