gradation; gradation haircut; taper
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
daytime; noon; broad daylight
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
fast approach; quick intimacy
emergency measures; urgent countermeasures
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
check (against); collation (with); comparison; verification
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
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)
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
how; in what way; by what means
to smoke out (insects, animals, etc.)
vitality; (one's) life force
such ... as; or some such
appearance; expression; manifestation
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
sharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acute; sharp-witted; shrewd; clever
(sense of) sight; eyesight; vision
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
close escort; close protection
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
above; going steadily upward
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably