(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
several weeks; a few weeks
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
sleeping like a log; (being) fast asleep (bombed, crashed)
a few people; small number of people
to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
thought; consideration; thinking
perception; sensation; awareness
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
script; screenplay; scenario
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
to lure (someone) toward one; to lure (into); to entice
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to play a trick on; to cheat; to deceive; to dupe
extra-large portion; extra-sized serving
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to lie down; to throw oneself down
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
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
to embrace; to hug; to have; to possess; to command; to lead
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction