to distract one's attention
very close (to); within a stone's throw (of); a stone's throw away (from)
to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike
right behind; just behind; directly behind
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
to make do errands; to set to scutwork
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.); withdrawal (of troops); pulling out; evacuation
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to jump over; to leap over; to fly over; to fly across; to jump ahead (of someone); to skip over
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to run through (a crowd, gate, etc.); to sweep through (e.g. of news through a city); to run past (someone) from behind; to overtake
to gather up into one's arms; to lift; to carry
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape; to make good one's escape
several minutes; a few minutes
tediously; persistently; lazily; idly; (boiling) to a pulp; to a mash
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
sealing (something) inside; enclosing (with a letter, etc.)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
(arch.) charmed and cursed; something that bewilders; something that leads one astray; the work of demons
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
adherence; sticking (to); fixation
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
gem; jewel; precious stone