to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
space; room; space (between letters, words, etc.); space (piece of type); (outer) space
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
very small; tiny; insignificant
to divert (e.g. one's mind); to distract; to relieve (boredom, sorrow, etc.); to conceal (e.g. one's grief with a smile); to hide; to shift (the conversation)
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
helmet; hard hat; protective headgear
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
many people; a large number of people
to serve out one's apprenticeship; to serve out one's time
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
to slide into; to slip into
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
to get strong; to gain strength
every year; yearly; annually
war; fighting; fierce competition
going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
quarrel; dispute; argument
to intervene; to stop (something)
exemption; exoneration; discharge
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
several people; a few people
minimum; minuscule; local minimum
crowd; community; group; herd; gathering; assembly
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge