to go past; to pass; to pass by
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
manners; courtesy; etiquette
the start of a climb up a hill
to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
to emphasize; to attach importance to
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
novice; greenhorn; squirt; worthless person
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
acceleration; speeding up
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
touch; contact; contact (with people); dealings; tangency
dull sound; muffled sound
straw mat used as a bag for carrying earth
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
fall; drop; descent; coming down
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
immediately; right away; on the spot
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
ahead; forward; (in) front; having a square front
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
to stick (into); to pierce; to enter at full speed; to hit (e.g. the catcher's mitt) at speed
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles