to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
untraceable; long lost; one's whereabouts being unknown
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
rampaging; raging violently; going berserk
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
already; now; no longer; not any more
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
other than; excluding; without
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
decision; determination; resolution
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to leave as is; to ignore
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
observation; survey; watching
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
technique; art; skill; move
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
accomplishment; execution
to take command; to give direction
to make an appearance; to show up
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
place; position; location; position; standing; status
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with