(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
specialization; specialisation
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
overall; general; as a whole
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)
no matter what; whatever happens; under any circumstances; never
to keep away; to keep at a distance
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance
relation; connection; relevance
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
door; gate; opening; title page
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
double doors (opening from the centre)
beginning; outset; first; onset
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
warp (fictional faster-than-light spacecraft propulsion)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears; ability to remember everything one hears