rank (of troops); file; column; formation
very likely; very probable
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
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)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
head; lead; vanguard; first
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
to perceive; to understand
to bend; to warp; to lose heart
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
shooting star; falling star; meteor; blaze (wide white stripe down the face of a horse)
meteor; shooting star; falling star
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
near-miss; just missing (each other)