getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
embarkation; boarding (a ship or aircraft)
urban area; urban district
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
(one's) gaze; line of sight; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (to obscure their identity); eye censor bar
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
broad (view, perspective, etc.); wide; large
polite; respectful; reverent
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
secret service (intelligence agency); Secret Service (US)
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
virile; tough; masculine; sharp (features, look, etc.); fierce; dauntless
proficient; skilled; skillful; patience; perseverance; fortitude
ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom
attaining enlightenment; becoming a Buddha; entering Nirvana; going to heaven; resting in peace; dying (peacefully)
custom-made article; specially made article
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
to be helpful; to be useful
expression; look; countenance; face
assistance; backing; reinforcements
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization