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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)

2

stepwise; one step at a time

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steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy

1

to fly around; to scatter

1

(not so) much; (not) very

1

of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless

1

looking pale; looking unwell

1

to escape from; to get out

1

adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing

1

simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light

2

difference; disparity; gap

1

to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate

1

risk

1

to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off

1

to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)

1

one by one; each; every; at intervals of

1

three; 3

1

step; stride; counter for steps

1

the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it

1

drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene

1

uh-oh; oops; sorry

1

each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of

2

in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw

2

one who knows little often repeats it

1

unexpected; unforeseen; accidental

1

out of bullets

1

water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap

1

consumption; expenditure

1

derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible

1

to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge

1

instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye

2

to keep a watchful eye on

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

1

defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable

1

to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even

1

to cheer (for)

1

win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins

1

to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention

1

you bastard!; you son of a bitch!

1

wind; gas; fart; something worthless; something not worth considering

1

bare hand; empty hand

1

to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)

1

staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring

1

point-blank range

1

injustice; impropriety; unreasonableness; undeserved; unfair; invalid

1

reason; cause; history; origin

2

to be frowned on; to invite frowns of disapproval; to displease (people); to disgust

1

showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude

1

to fear; to be afraid of

1

effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

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