pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
short distance; close range
simultaneous; all at once
to soar; to fly; to run; to dash
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
wedge; chock; linchpin; tie; bond
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
extremely fast; in a flash; too quick for the eye to catch
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
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
departed spirit; soul of the dead; ghost; apparition
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
two-tone coloring; two-tone colouring
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
rise and fall; ups and downs; shame and glory; bright side and dark side; (lit.) light and shadow
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
light and darkness; light and shade
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
hand used like a sword in striking
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
combined use; using together (with); using jointly; using at the same time
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
input; (data) entry; typing
omission; leaving out; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
business; trade; operations; sales
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance