close call; narrow escape; hair's breadth; narrowly; just in time; by a hair's breadth
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
direct descent; direct line
technically accomplished; technical; polished
tank (military vehicle); chariot
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
quantity of heat (e.g. in calories, BTU, etc.); heat value; calorific value; (degree of) enthusiasm; zeal; passion
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
performing without rehearsal; doing impromptu
bet; wager; stake; gamble
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
to uncover; to solve; to reveal
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
space; interval; space character; whitespace
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
(running) abreast; side-by-side; in a row; neck and neck; (almost) equal
speeding up; increase in pace
to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature