to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
to give someone space; to give someone breathing room; to cut someone some slack; to provide leeway; to provide an opportunity
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
cloud of dust (sand, etc.)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
commander; general; leader
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
flash (of light); glint; schiller
end; conclusion; rounding up; revaluation
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to cut open; to cut apart; to divide; to split
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
horizon (related to land)
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
reconstruction; reorganization; reorganisation; reconstitution; reconfiguration
centre line; center line; central line
pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
putting into operation; invocation
parting gift; remembrance; aftereffect
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); younger stepbrother