to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
instant; moment; for an instant
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
posture; position; stance
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
durability; persistence; stamina; endurance; staying power
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
from the viewpoint of; according to
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
match; game; bout; contest
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
point worthy of note; good point; part worth seeing; (signs of) promise; good prospects (for the future)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to be bound (by feelings); to be fettered (by); to be overcome (by); to be moved (by); to be touched (by)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
dealing with; coping with
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
matter of time; question of time