to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
feeling that one is living in a completely different age; feeling that something belongs to a different age; feeling that the world has changed dramatically
closely contested constituency; highly competitive marketplace; (fig.) battleground
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
climax; peak; zenith; apex
genuine; authentic; true; pure
secret information; intelligence
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to be opposite; to face each other
to project; to overhang; to stick out; to put up (a notice); to post
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
to meet somebody by chance; to happen upon
by today; before the day is over
nearing the enemy; coming into contact with the enemy
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
usage; way to use; utilization
great difference; major mistake
to carry around; to carry on one's person